Sunday, July 17 01pm to 04pm
The Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th St., New York, NY 10011
Spend an afternoon celebrating the monsoon! Save the date and join us for a celebration inspired by our exhibition Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual. Activities and performances will celebrate Nepal’s festivals, nature, and culture with connections to the art and ideas of the region.
Activities include:
Art activities inspired by Nepal’s seasonal festivals and monsoon rituals; make rainsticks, frog masks, pinwheels, hybrid animals, prayer flags, flower garlands, and more
Nepalese-inspired music and dance performances by artists including Dikyi, Brooklyn Raga Massive, Sonam Rinzin, and Kabina Maharjan Singh
Educational activities led by Adhikaar, Grassroot Movement in Nepal, KathaSatha, Yulha Fund, Mero Gaon, Walung Community of North America, and other Himalayan cultural groups, including traditional Nepali dress demonstrations
Family yoga instruction by Susan Verde
Museum tours and gallery searches for families
Henna tattoos
Refreshments available for purchase:
Himalayan street food, including samosas, chutney sandwiches, and fruit lassis, from Café Serai
Artisanal ice cream from Van Leeuwen
Free and open to the public! http://rubinmuseum.org