Join us for Asia Society Texas Center's second Family Day in its new home. Adults and children of all ages can learn about Chinese culture through a range of activities.

Schedule

Block Printing and Kite Making with Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center

Fan Brush Painting with Peihong Dong Endris
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center

Paper Cutting and Calligraphy with Chinese Community Center
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center

Create-Your-Own Panda Bear Masks
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center

Storytelling and Language Learning with Taiwan Academy
1:30 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center

Kid-Friendly T'ai Chi Demonstration with Henderson Smith
2 pm
Water Garden Terrace

Special Film Event

2:30 pm
The Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater

Get a sneak peek of the REDCAT International Children's Film Festival during Family Day. Curated by acclaimed animator, teacher, and artist Joe Chang, this round-up of Chinese films shines a spotlight on some of China’s best and brightest animators.

Two films with English subtitles, in Mandarin. One film contains intense subject matter, and one very sweet film takes place in a bathroom.

Ages 7 and up. Running time: 53 min.

• Yueer’s Fantasy. Dir: Chen Min.
• The Lotus Pond. Dir: Tang Hongping.
• A Man and a Bird. Dir: Dawei Huang.
• A Crazy Night. Dir: Jiang Binhong.
• Home, in Memory. Dir: Xiao Yijun.
• The Summer. Dir: Mao Minnan.
• Mole Don’t Know. Dir: Li Lu.
• Father and Son. Dir: Joe Chang.
• A Long Distance Call. Dir: Joe Chang.
• The Chinese Violin. Dir: Joe Chang.