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Welcome the Year of the Horse with an evening of friendship and celebration at your Museum.
Lunar New Year is not only celebrated in China, but also in several other Asian countries, including Korea and Vietnam.
This year, our celebrations will feature a wide range of cultural elements, including a series of exciting performances. Highlights include a traditional lion dance and a special collaboration with the Hong Kong Plucked String Chinese Orchestra, who have travelled all the way from Hong Kong to perform.
Visitors can also enjoy hands-on workshops in traditional arts and crafts, and much more. A key highlight this year is the participation of two masters from China, who will present the delicate artistry of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage: Su embroidery and woodblock New Year prints. Both crafts are listed on China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This is a rare opportunity for Manchester audiences to experience these traditional crafts up close.
Schedule
MAIN HALL
4.30-5.30pm and 7-8pm Family-friendly craft workshop with Confucius Institute.
4-6pm Masters of Chinese Intangible Heritage: Su embroidery demonstration.
4-6pm Masters of Chinese Intangible Heritage: woodblock New Year print workshop.
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY
4.30-6.30pm Object handling table – touch and learn about the Chinese collections we care for.
LIVING WORLDS
5.30-5.45pm Storytelling by children from Huaxia Chinese School.
6.30-6.45pm Lion Dance Performance.
6-7.45pm Performances including:
Music from Hong Kong Plucked String Chinese Orchestra.
Choir performance by Yinghua Choir, Xinhua Chinese Association.
Dance by Hongman Dancing Club.
5.30-6.30pm Snack offering.
Please note that we are expecting a high number of visitors on the evening, and a queuing system may be in place. You can expect crowds and loud sounds during the performances, especially the lion dance. If you are neurodivergent or have specific sensory needs, a sensory map will be available in the Welcome Area. You can also speak to a member of our Visitor Team to access the Quiet Room.
