Asia Society Lunar New Year at the Galleria
VIEW EVENT DETAILSJoin Asia Society Texas Center in celebrating the Year of the Pig for a special Lunar New Year celebration at the Galleria! We'll bring free arts and crafts activities, games, and exciting performances for the whole family to enjoy.
Schedule
Saturday, February 9
2:30 p.m. | Performance by Shaolin Academy Lion Dancers
Sunday, February 10
12–5 p.m. | Free, family-friendly activities, plus performances by Filipino Young Professionals, Huaxing Arts Group, and Sanggar Tari Citra Indonesia
Saturday, February 16
12–5 p.m. | Free, family-friendly activities, plus performances by Kim Kuja Dancers, Huaxing Arts Group, and Shaolin Academy Lion Dance Team
Sunday, February 17
12–5 p.m. | Free, family-friendly activities, plus performances by Dance of Asian America, Huaxing Arts Group, and Shaolin Academy Lion Dance Team
Activities
All ages welcome!
Japanese Greeting Cards
Create a Lunar New Year card with a message for friends and family using different templates, Japanese stamps, origami, and a variety of other materials.
Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree
Make a special wish for the coming year! Attach it to a replica of Lam Tsuen wishing trees, which are important in Hong Kong during Lunar New Year.
Chopstick Challenge
Fun activity to test your chopstick skills! Learn to use chopsticks and race your family or friends to see who gets the most items into their bowl, using chopsticks.
South Asian Lotus Flowers
Have fun using paper and color in different ways to create a beautiful lotus flower.
Fortune Teller Cookie Jar
Create your own fortune cookie with paper and participate in our communal fortune cookie jar.
Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous funding from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation and Neiman Marcus. Additional support provided by the Friends of Education & Outreach at Asia Society Texas Center.
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Event Details
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056