Join us as we celebrate the
Year of The Snake, the most cunning and sly of all Chinese Zodiac creatures.
10-11 am
DROP-IN GALLERY EXPLORATION
Gallery Spot: Silk
second floor near Japanese Art Gallery
Drop by the exhibition Fish, Silk, Tea, Bamboo: Cultivating an Image of China where a museum educator will explore hidden symbols in an incredible silk robe.
10 amâ1 pm and 2:30-4:30 pm
DROP-IN ART ACTIVITIES
Springy Snakes
East India Marine Hall
Snake Train!
East India Marine Hall
Don't miss the chance to collaborate on the creation of a large snake sculpture using silk fabric and ribbons.
11-11:30 am
PERFORMANCES
Lion Dance
Atrium For all ages
Gund Kwok Asian Women Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe return to PEM to kick off the celebration.
11:30 am-12:30 pm
PERFORMANCES
Diabolo, Drumming & Folk Dances
Atrium For all ages
The Chinese Folk Art Workshop presents traditional dances to celebrate the New Year, and performs tricks with the diabolo, the traditional Chinese yo-yo.
1-1:30 pm and 3:30-4 pm
STORYTELLING
Tales of the New Year
Morse Auditorium For children ages 3 and up with adult
Tickets available at admissions desk on day of program
Join award-winning educator Li Min Mo as she tells lively stories of the Lunar New Year zodiac and sings traditional Chinese rhymes and songs.
1:30-2:15 pm
DEMONSTRATION
Snakes!
East India Marine Hall
Come see a demonstration of live snakes big and small with our friends from Curious Creatures.
2:30â3:30 pm
PERFORMANCE
New! Cubs Lion Dance
East India Marine Hall
Part of the Gund Kwok Dance Troupe, the Cubs are ages 6-9 and have mastered the Lion Dance.