Lunar New Year Celebration @ ExplorationWorks

January 28, 2012

12:00pm – 5:00pm:

In collaboration with the Holter Museum of Art, Explorationworks is rounding out a week long Lunar New Year celebration with a family open house. Families can ring in the Lunar New Year with authentic crafts, dances, music and food while learning the purpose and customs behind the various New Year celebrations across Asia.

1:30: Chinese Drumming

2:00: Dragon Parade from the Holter to ExWorks – Meet at the Holter Museum of Art

2:30: Paper folding (Chinese Origami)

3:00: Qigong for kids (Chinese martial arts)

3:15: Qigong for Adults

Ongoing activities throughout the day include face painting, calligraphy, Lunar New Year crafts and decorations, dress-ups, and various snacks.

The celebration is free with the price of museum admission: Members are Free, $8 for adults, $6.50 for seniors/students, $5.50 for kids, kids under 2 are free.