Lunar New Year Lion Dance Workshops
When:
Sunday, Feb 17, 2019 12:15p -
2:45p
Sunday, Feb 17, 2019 12:15p -
2:45p
Where:
Pao Arts Center
99 Albany Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://bcnc.net/upcoming-events/2019/2/17/chinese-new-year-lion-dance-workshop-for-children
Are your kids excited by the colors, sounds, and movements of Chinese Lion Dance on the streets of Chinatown? Come inside and learn the steps of this traditional Chinese dance so they can ring in the new year with fun and health.
Drop-in for one of the free 30 minute workshops 12:15pm, 1:15pm, or 2:15pm. Workshops are geared towards ages 5-12.
Stay for other family-friendly activities during our celebration or take a workshop on how to make traditional Chinese dumplings right before lunch and stick around for a tea workshop.
About the Artists: Based in Boston, Nüwa Athletic Club, named after an ancient Chinese mythological goddess best known for creating mankind and repairing the pillar of heaven, provides an environment for Asian American girls and women to enhance their physical and emotional development through teamwork, sportsmanship and cultural activities including lion and dragon dance.
Directions: The Pao Arts Center is located in the One Greenway building, 99 Kneeland Street. For GPS driving directions, use 66 Hudson Street, Boston, MA 02111. From Hudson Street, walk up the stairs and across the deck to the 99 Albany Street entrance. The public parking garage entrance is on Hudson Street. The Pao Arts Center is accessible by the MBTA green, red, and orange lines.
Contact: Vania Chan | 617-863-9073
