After Dark: Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Exploratorium!
18+
Lion Dance
7:30 p.m.
Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
With Chung Ngai Dance Troupe
The lion dance is a traditional floor routine that rings in the new year with cheer and luck. Featuring two lion heads, a percussion ensemble, and symbolic offerings, this dance intends to wish everyone good fortune and prosperity in all that they do.
Following the dance, meet the performers from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe and learn more about their half-century of history in San Francisco and other Lunar New Year traditions.
Chung Ngai Dance Troupe was founded in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1966. Their main goal was and still is to preserve Chinese culture through the performing arts.
Lunar New Year Arts and Crafts
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Gallery 2: Tinkering
With Exploratorium Educators
Ring in the new year with four fun and creative activities led by Exploratorium Educators!
* Zodiac Animal Spinner: Curious which year is associated with which Lunar New Year zodiac animal? Build your own zodiac wheel spinner to find out.
* Decorative Chinese Paper Cutting: Discover the art of Chinese paper cutting! Use these paper artworks to decorate your doors and windows!
* Snake Clothespin Puppets: It's the Year of the Snake--celebrate by making your own snake clothespin puppet!
* Wishing Tree: Wishing trees are regarded as having a spiritual power that can offer what people wish, such as health, peace, and love. Grab a strip of paper, write down your new year wish, and attach it to our "Wishing Tree."
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Exploratorium!
18+
Lion Dance
7:30 p.m.
Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
With Chung Ngai Dance Troupe
The lion dance is a traditional floor routine that rings in the new year with cheer and luck. Featuring two lion heads, a percussion ensemble, and symbolic offerings, this dance intends to wish everyone good fortune and prosperity in all that they do.
Following the dance, meet the performers from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe and learn more about their half-century of history in San Francisco and other Lunar New Year traditions.
Chung Ngai Dance Troupe was founded in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1966. Their main goal was and still is to preserve Chinese culture through the performing arts.
Lunar New Year Arts and Crafts
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Gallery 2: Tinkering
With Exploratorium Educators
Ring in the new year with four fun and creative activities led by Exploratorium Educators!
* Zodiac Animal Spinner: Curious which year is associated with which Lunar New Year zodiac animal? Build your own zodiac wheel spinner to find out.
* Decorative Chinese Paper Cutting: Discover the art of Chinese paper cutting! Use these paper artworks to decorate your doors and windows!
* Snake Clothespin Puppets: It's the Year of the Snake--celebrate by making your own snake clothespin puppet!
* Wishing Tree: Wishing trees are regarded as having a spiritual power that can offer what people wish, such as health, peace, and love. Grab a strip of paper, write down your new year wish, and attach it to our "Wishing Tree."
After Dark: Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Exploratorium!
18+
Lion Dance
7:30 p.m.
Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
With Chung Ngai Dance Troupe
The lion dance is a traditional floor routine that rings in the new year with cheer and luck. Featuring two lion heads, a percussion ensemble, and symbolic offerings, this dance intends to wish everyone good fortune and prosperity in all that they do.
Following the dance, meet the performers from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe and learn more about their half-century of history in San Francisco and other Lunar New Year traditions.
Chung Ngai Dance Troupe was founded in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1966. Their main goal was and still is to preserve Chinese culture through the performing arts.
Lunar New Year Arts and Crafts
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Gallery 2: Tinkering
With Exploratorium Educators
Ring in the new year with four fun and creative activities led by Exploratorium Educators!
* Zodiac Animal Spinner: Curious which year is associated with which Lunar New Year zodiac animal? Build your own zodiac wheel spinner to find out.
* Decorative Chinese Paper Cutting: Discover the art of Chinese paper cutting! Use these paper artworks to decorate your doors and windows!
* Snake Clothespin Puppets: It's the Year of the Snake--celebrate by making your own snake clothespin puppet!
* Wishing Tree: Wishing trees are regarded as having a spiritual power that can offer what people wish, such as health, peace, and love. Grab a strip of paper, write down your new year wish, and attach it to our "Wishing Tree."
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Exploratorium!
18+
Lion Dance
7:30 p.m.
Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
With Chung Ngai Dance Troupe
The lion dance is a traditional floor routine that rings in the new year with cheer and luck. Featuring two lion heads, a percussion ensemble, and symbolic offerings, this dance intends to wish everyone good fortune and prosperity in all that they do.
Following the dance, meet the performers from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe and learn more about their half-century of history in San Francisco and other Lunar New Year traditions.
Chung Ngai Dance Troupe was founded in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1966. Their main goal was and still is to preserve Chinese culture through the performing arts.
Lunar New Year Arts and Crafts
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Gallery 2: Tinkering
With Exploratorium Educators
Ring in the new year with four fun and creative activities led by Exploratorium Educators!
* Zodiac Animal Spinner: Curious which year is associated with which Lunar New Year zodiac animal? Build your own zodiac wheel spinner to find out.
* Decorative Chinese Paper Cutting: Discover the art of Chinese paper cutting! Use these paper artworks to decorate your doors and windows!
* Snake Clothespin Puppets: It's the Year of the Snake--celebrate by making your own snake clothespin puppet!
* Wishing Tree: Wishing trees are regarded as having a spiritual power that can offer what people wish, such as health, peace, and love. Grab a strip of paper, write down your new year wish, and attach it to our "Wishing Tree."
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