Saturday, February 13 11am to 03pm
China Institute
100 Washington Street, New York, NY 10006
Kick off the Year of the Monkey with a free lion dance and kung fu performance in front of our new space at 100 Washington Street. Following the lion dance, join us inside China Institute for traditional food and New Year-themed workshops and activities including dumpling making, paper cutting, and a special Year of the Monkey craft.
Free Programming
• Lion Dance and Kung Fu Performance
• Traditional Chinese New Year Foods
• Face Painting
• Learn About Chinese New Year
• Interactive Storytelling: The Legend of the Monkey King
Ticketed Events
• Dumpling Making Workshop
• Paper Lantern Workshop
• Paper Cutting Workshop
SCHEDULE
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Lion Dance and Kung Fu Performance (Outside)
12:00 PM – Doors Open to China Institute
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Meet the Lion Dance Performers
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Dumpling Making, Paper Cutting, & Paper Lantern Workshops
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Interactive Storytelling: The Legend of the Monkey King
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Dumpling Making, Paper Cutting, & Paper Lantern Workshops
GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE
WORKSHOP ADMISSION:
Members: Adult $10; Children $5
Non-Members: Adult $15; Children $5
For more information and registration for the workshops visit: http://www.chinainstitute.org