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Lunar New Year Family Celebration at SAAM

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Sat, Feb. 1 @ 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with SAM's annual Lunar New Year Family Festival presented by PNC Bank at the Seattle Asian Art Museum! Enjoy live Lion Dances, drop-in art activities with local artists, and a story time inspired by the holiday.

11 am
Kick off the new year with an unforgettable lion dance, spreading joy, happiness, and blessings of good health for the year ahead presented by the Lieu Quan Lion Dance team!

11:30 am
Experience a live illustrated storytime and craft with artist, Julie Kim inspired by the holiday.

11 am–2 pm
Bring a wood snake to life by contributing to a community sculpture designed by local artists, Monyee Chau and Jae Eun Kim that will be displayed at the museum for all to see.

Photo booth hosted by heyfunday events & experiences.

Dumplings, edamame, non-alcoholic, and alcoholic beverages available for purchase from Shooby Doo Catering.

1:30 pm
Free outdoor lion dance performance by Mak Fai Lion Dance.

Free with museum admission. Suggested admission pricing is available at the Ticketing Desk.

Photo: Jen Au

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