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Lunar New Year | San Jose Museum of Art
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free admission and family fun! Welcome the Year of the Dragon with art-making activities, cultural demonstrations, and live performances. This celebration honors both international and local Lunar New Year traditions.
Featured Activities:
- Location: Circle of Palms Plaza
- 11:30AM: PERFORMANCE BY KOREAN CULTURE CENTER – URISAWE
From Fan Dance to Samgomu, Urisawe is dedicated to offering the best performances and classes when it comes to Korean Dance. - 3PM: PERFORMANCE BY RISING PHOENIX DRAGON AND LION DANCE ASSOCIATION
For over a decade, Rising Phoenix has been practicing the art of modern Lion Dancing in San José, California. Consisting of high school students and young professionals, they strive to keep the traditional art of lion dance alive.
Hands on Activities at the Museum
- PAPER DRAGON PUPPET
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with this easy puppet project, that will teach you the basics of making many distinct puppets. - CHINESE SIGNATURE SEALS
Make your mark with this easy stamp-making activity inspired by traditional signature seals. Once you have made your stamp, use it to sign your artwork. - TÒ HE
Based on a Vietnamese Tet tradition, Chopsticks Alley will be hosting a sculpting activity in which kids can make their favorite figurine on a stick!
Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed .
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