On Saturday, February 3, 2024, Imagine will host its annual Lunar New Year celebration with special art activities and a lion dance performance.
Lunar New Year is an annual festival that is one of the most important holidays in East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, among others. The 15-day festival marks the end of winter and beginning of spring and is a special time to connect with family members.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., families are invited to spend quality time together creating new family traditions with special activities, all of which are included with Museum admission or membership.
Celebrate our World: China
Art Hangout, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get creative! Throughout the day in the Art Hangout, children and families can make art projects inspired by artistic and cultural traditions of China. A range of materials and ideas will be available to inspire your own family’s creations.
Cultural Performance: Lion Dance
Lodge, 1 p.m.
Children and families can enjoy a traditional Lion Dance, performed by the Mak Fai Washington Kung Fu Club. The colorful and athletic dance is traditionally performed at Lunar New Year celebrations to bring good luck and fortune in the year ahead. The lion dance is operated by two dancers inside a vibrantly colored lion costume and is accompanied by a team of musicians playing drums and other musical instruments.
Included with Museum admission
