Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
710 East St. Mary Blvd.Lafayette LA 70503Google Map
Description
Beginning Dec.18, 2021, the Hilliard Art Museum launches its virtual Winter Play Day celebrating the Chinese Winter Festival. This season’s theme corresponds with a current exhibition by Chinese artist Master Shen-Long titled Universe of the Mind: Master Shen-Long. The Winter Festival, or Dongzhi Festival, is a traditional celebration of winter’s arrival. Families celebrate by cooking special foods like dumplings and rice balls, making lanterns, or going ice skating.
The museum, in partnership with Lafayette Parish Magnet Chinese Immersion Program, Mandarin Immersion Ambassadors of Acadiana, Lafayette Public Library, and the Lafayette Chinese American Association, has created videos and activities for families to enjoy this holiday season.
ONLINE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Videos featuring:
- Tour of “Universe of the Mind: Master Shen Long”
- Singing performance by the students of the Chinese Immersion School
- Storytime with our local librarian
Activities include:
- Create your own dragon
- Make a lantern
- Learn about texture
- Make rice balls at home
Who
Everyone
Cost
FREEHow
hilliardmuseum.org to access the content.
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