Diwali, the Indian festival of lights and New Year, is a time to celebrate good fortune, family and friendships.
Diwali Family Day Schedule
♦1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Create a beautiful Rangoli!
Rose Room, 8th floor
Rangoli is a decorative design made on the floor to signify sacred, welcoming areas for Hindu deities. Using found and recycled materials, children and their families will create this beautiful, traditional decorative folk art of India. Kimberly Carmody, founder of Urban River Arts, will facilitate the creation and dismantling of this interactive rangoli. Dismantling ceremony at 3:45.
♦ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (First Session)
Kathak Indian Dance with Parul Shah
Lila Acheson WallaceAuditorium
Ganesh, the Hindu Elephant deity, is worshipped during Diwali. Dancer Parul Shah will perform an inv ... Go to event
Celebrate Korean New Year (Sŏllal) with a day of fun-filled family activities at The Korea Society! Enjoy storytelling and show respect for elders with the New Year’s bow (sebae). Play traditional games such as tuhonori (similar to horseshoes), join a dance and sing-a-long, create kites, masks, and other crafts, and sample tasty Korean treats! Unforgettable memories await your family at The Korea Society.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Session I: 1 PM
Session II: 3 PM
Members:
$25 per family of 3-5 ($5 each additional family member)
$10 for individuals
Non-members:
$30 per family of 3-5 ($5 each additional family member)
$15 for individuals
Where: The Korea Society
950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor, NY
To register, please contact Luz MacManus or 212-759-7525 ext. 309.
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Ring in the Lunar New Year at Asia Society! Enjoy special performances and traditional craft activities inspired by Lunar New Year traditions throughout Asia.
Family Programs at Asia Society are supported by The Coca-Cola Company.
When: February 4, 2012
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Tickets: $5 students, seniors, children, $7 members (Dual Family members FREE), $12 nonmembers
For more info click here.
The Qing Ming Festival is a celebration of those who came before you. Graves are swept and cold delicacies are served. Once the celebration is over, the food is then shared with family and friends and the rest of the day is spent flying kites, dancing and playing games that are perfect for spring!
Come join MOCA for a fun filled day to usher in the Spring during our QING MING FESTIVAL FAMILY DAY. There will be kite making workshops, arts and crafts drop-in stations, and teaching artists demonstrations throughout the day.
Schedule
Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012
Time: 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Location: 215 Centre St, NYC
Admission: $10 per person; Free for MOCA members and children under 1 year of age.
More information: visit www.mocanyc.org or emaileducation@mocanyc.org
Join us for Asia Society Texas Center’s first Family Day in its new home. Adults and children of all ages can learn about Japanese culture through a range of activities. These include art gallery tours, calligraphy and origami classes, storytelling, fan-painting, and more.
Schedule
Family Art Hunt
1 – 4 pm
Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall and Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery
(Information available at Information and Visitor Services Desk)
Art Gallery Tour
1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery
Calligraphy
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Origami
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Paint Your Own Fan
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Setsubun Masks
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Tanabata Streamers
1 – 4 pm
Main Entrance
Kamishibai ... 
