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Lunar New Year

Thursday, Jan 22 2009 10:00 AM to Sunday, Jan 25 2009 6:00 PM CST

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LUNAR NEW YEAR WONDERWEEK!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Asian New Year traditions and culture!
January 22-28

Get a taste of an ancient Asian cultural tradition when the Children�s Museum of Houston celebrates Lunar New Year WonderWeek! Learn more about this fun celebration and make fun crafts to bring good fortune for the New Year!

ACTIVITIES:

Lunar New Year Fireworks: Celebrate the New Year with a �BANG!� Create pretend fireworks to commemorate this holiday the same way they do in Asia!

Lunar Dragon Puppet: In Vietnam, it is good luck to have a dragon dance during the Lunar New Year celebration. Design your own dragon and perform a dragon dance for the New Year!

Lunar New Year Banner: Show everyone your good wishes for the New Year by making a traditional banner!

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Lion Dance Performance: Enjoy a cultural presentation of traditional Lion dancing of the Chinese New Year.
Saturday, January 24: 2 p.m.

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