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Lunar New Year Celebration for Children

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Children's Museum of Houston Head Starts Year of the Tiger with exciting activities and performances
February 7
Sponsored by APAHA

Get a head start on the Lunar New Year celebration!  The Children's Museum of Houston leaps into the Year of the Tiger with a celebratory blowout of hands on activities and exciting performances.  The Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 14, but we could not hold our festive growl.  Join us for an exciting day in tribute to this Asian holiday!

 
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:
  • Lunar New Year event for childrenLion Dance:  Watch the lions boogie to the beat of the drums.  Enjoy an exhilarating performance of this Chinese traditional dance.
    Event Time:  1:30 p.m.
  • Ka Pa Hula U' Moumou:  Hang loose!  Try to follow the steps as Hula dancers make their moves and teach you the basics of this Polynesian dance.
    Event Time:  2 p.m.  
  • Martial Arts Troupe:  Feel the power and tenacity of the human body in an intense martial arts performance.
    Event Time:  3 p.m.
  • Filipino Dance Group:  Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to enjoy a traditional Filipino dance performance.
    Event Time:  4 p.m. 
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: 
  • Lei Making:  Make leis to welcome the Lunar New Year and wear during our celebration.
  • Lantern Making:  Light up the way to a prosperous New Year with this decoration.
  • Origami:  Take part in this Japanese tradition of paper folding.
  • Mehndi Henna Hand Painting:  Paint your hands with intricate patterns in this Indian tradition.
  • Goodies and Food Sampling:  Have a taste of exotic foods and candy and take home free goodies and cool stuff.
WHEN:
Lunar New Year Celebration
February 7, 2010


And Don't Miss...

LUNAR NEW YEAR WONDERWEEK
Children's Museum of Houston Celebrates the Year of the Tiger with exciting activities and performances
February 11 – 17
Sponsored by Devon Energy Corporation


Growl like a fierce tiger!  Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at the Children's Museum of Houston.  This fearless and fiery fighter is revered by the ancient Chinese as the sign which protects family.  Learn more about this Lunar New Year celebration with interactive activities and a spectacular Lion Dance performance.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
  • Lunar New Year event for childrenChinese Red and Yellow Bracelet: Fold paper in the traditional Chinese colors to make a fabulous bracelet.
  • Dancing Dragon Toy: Make your own paper version of the dancing dragon like the ones usually worn in parades during the Lunar New Year.
  • Tiger Craft:  Make a paper bag puppet to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
  • Leap into the Sky:  Join us at Science Station as we explore the characteristics which make fireworks brilliant: noise, color, smoke, and projection.  Find out how fireworks are made to create these dynamic effects.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
 
  • Spotlight Performance: Lion Dance. Enjoy an authentic Lion Dance in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
            Thursday, Feb. 11:  6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night.
            Saturday, Feb. 13:  2 p.m.
WHEN:
Lunar New Year WonderWeek
February 11 – 17, 2010