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Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 [SOLD OUT]

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2023

UPDATE (September 28, 2023) — Preregistration for this event is closed. We welcome walk-ups as capacity allows.


Schedule

Saturday, September 30, 2023
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festival


Activities, Performances, and Exhibitions | Day-Of Information

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, storytelling, and exciting art activities such as lantern-making, paper cutting, and faux mooncakes. Join us as we celebrate this festive holiday!

This free festival will also feature complimentary access to our new permanent Explore Asia exhibition as well as our new exhibition on view Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits.

Admission to the Mid-Autumn Festival is free; registration (online or walk-up) is required for timed entry at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 12–2 p.m.

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Food and drink will also be available for sale.


Activities, Performances, and Exhibitions

All-Ages Activities

  • Faux Mooncakes
  • Bunny Boxes
  • Festival Coloring Sheets
  • Lantern Crafts
    Presented by Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors
  • Bracelet-Making
    Presented by the Houston Hanfu Association

Food and Drink Vendors

  • Momo Bakes Cake
  • Saigon Matcha Cafe

Festival Performances and Demonstrations

Join us at 11 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. to hear from speakers, performers, and enjoy a parade, presented by the Ministry of Culture (Taiwan) and Taiwan Academy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston!

Performing artists include:

  • Richie Goods and Chien Chien Lu
    Presented by the Ministry of Culture (Taiwan) and Taiwan Academy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston
  • Ivy Bao
    Presented by Houston Public Library
  • Techno Prince Parade Dance
    Presented by the Ministry of Culture (Taiwan) and Taiwan Academy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston

These performances are being presented as part of the "Spotlight Taiwan" project.

Free Exhibition Admission

Explore Asia exhibition banner with photo

Learn about the arts and cultures of Asia through an immersive journey to China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam — without ever leaving Houston. Ride a virtual bullet train that travels across space and time, learn about delicious meals and treats (and where to find them in Houston), take our stage in a participatory drumming experience, and more!

'Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits' web banner

Featuring more than 30 paintings, sculptures, and textile works, this exhibition traces the evolution of renowned Himalayan artist Tsherin Sherpa's Spirits series as it stretches, bends, reconfigures, and repurposes elements from traditional Tibetan art, merging them with modern imagery.


Day-Of Information

Health and Safety

  • No food or strollers inside the building.
  • Stroller parking is located outside the building's front entrance.

Please review our health and safety guidelines to prepare for your visit.

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Our 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival is a rain-or-shine event taking place primarily indoors.

Parking and Directions

Paid parking is available in Asia Society Texas' lot across Southmore Boulevard from the building. Entrances are located on Caroline and Austin Streets. Bicycle racks are available in our parking lot for no cost.

Street parking is also available. The Center is a five-minute walk from the Museum District METRO Rail Station.

Event Schedule

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. First Time Slot for Festival Entry  
Ongoing All-Ages Activities
Free Exhibition Admission
Throughout the Center
11 a.m.

Jazz Music
Chinese Opera Singing
Poetry and Hanfu Performance
Techno Prince Parade Dance

Brown Foundation Theater (Downstairs)
12–2 p.m. Second Time Slot for Festival Entry  
1 p.m. Chinese Opera Singing
Poetry and Hanfu Performance
Techno Prince Parade Dance
Brown Foundation Theater (Downstairs)

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Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by AARP and 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, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas.

Presenting Sponsors

AARP Houston Logo
Wells Fargo

Additional Support

Cathay Bank
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

Program Presenting Sponsor

TECO

Program Presenting Partners

Taiwan Academy
Ministry of Culture Taiwan
Spotlight Taiwan

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.


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