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Family Day: Mid-Autumn Festival
Asia Society's Family Day will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through Taiwanese storytelling, performances, bubble tea, and mooncakes.
When:
October 1, 2016 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where
Also known in many Asian countries as the Moon Festival or Lantern Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival welcomes the autumn harvest and full moon. Asia Society's Family Day will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through Taiwanese storytelling, performances, bubble tea, and mooncakes. The Festival will also include exciting art activities such as lantern-making, calligraphy, paper cutting, and faux mooncakes! Join us as we celebrate this festive holiday!
Activities
Lantern-making (presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston)
Lunar-themed paper cutting
Faux mooncake creation
Calligraphy demonstration
Snacks and Refreshments
Bubble tea by Kung-Fu Tea
Mini mooncakes by I-Ping Bakery
Snacks and refreshments are free of charge. Quantities are limited and not guaranteed. Tickets can be obtained at check-in at the Visitor Services desk.
Cost:
Free and Open to the Public
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
713-496-9901
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