Mid-Autumn Festival 2022

Schedule

Saturday, September 3, 2022
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festival

Members enjoy exclusive early access, 10–11 a.m.!

Also known in many Asian countries as the Moon Festival or Lantern Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival welcomes the autumn harvest and full moon. Asia Society Texas' Mid-Autumn Festival features Taiwanese artists and photography, Vietnamese storytelling, and exciting art activities such as lantern-making, paper cutting, and faux mooncakes. Join us as we celebrate this festive holiday!

Activities include:

• All-ages arts and crafts
• Live storytimes
• Live art demonstrations
• Performances
• Food and drink for sale
• A small marketplace of vendors

Performances and Talks

Join us upstairs at 11:30 a.m. to hear from artists and enjoy a parade, presented by the Ministry of Culture (Taiwan) and Taiwan Academy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston! Artist Shen Chao-Liang will share images from his recent project, 《STAGE》Time - lapse HD (2’36”), followed by a Techno Prince Parade Dance.

Parking

Paid parking is available in the Asia Society Texas Center parking lot across the building on Southmore Boulevard. Entrances are located on Caroline Street and Austin Street. For additional details about accessing the Museum District — including Metrorail, cabs, and more parking options — please visit the Houston Museum District website.

Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are presented by Wells Fargo. Generous funding also provided by​ Cathay Bank Foundation and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Additional support is provided by Friends of Asia Society Texas Center, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing the best in exhibitions and public programming to Houston. This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and by The City of Houston Through Houston Arts Alliance.

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About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.