LION DANCES, PERFORMANCES, FOOD, AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
What: Lunar New Year 2022 at Asia Society Texas Asia Society Texas (ASTX) invites Houstonians to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a FREE all- ages festival! Ring in the Year of the Tiger — a confident and courageous animal that represents strength and helping others — with performances, art and craft activities, and food inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia. The free event includes a variety of fun activities including lion dancing, hourly interactive story times, ticketed music and dance performances by Huaxing Arts Group, and complimentary gallery access to ASTX’s upcoming exhibition. Asia Society Texas, 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, 77004 (in the Museum District)
When: Saturday, February 5th from 11am – 4pm. Asia Society Texas members-only hour: 10am – 11am. Where: Asia Society Texas, 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, 77004 (in the Museum District) Tickets: The event is free, but registration is required. Spring Festival: Splendor of Huaxing performances at 1pm and 3pm are ticketed: $5 Members, $10 Nonmembers
ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Performances: 12pm: Lion Dance presented by Shaolin Kung Fu Academy in Houston. Taking place outdoors on ASTX’s Festival Lawn, this performance is free and open to all guests. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Spring Festival: Splendor of Huaxing presented by the Huaxing Arts Group. Taking place in the Brown Foundation Theatre, these performances are ticketed and will feature a variety of vibrant Chinese music and dance.
Activities:
• Chinese calligraphy and papercutting
• Tiger Hat craft and Lunar New Year zodiac games
• Photo booth with costumed Peking Opera performers
• Interactive story times – hourly readings of the story of the Jade Emperor and the Great Race
• Free Gallery Access to experience ASTX’s exhibition on view
Food Vendors On-site: One Dim Sum (Cantonese/Chinese), Magic Cup Café (Taiwanese Boba), Green Roots (Chinese Tea) Health and Safety Information Our Lunar New Year celebration will take place both inside Asia Society Texas Center and outdoors. Face masks and physical distancing are required inside Asia Society Texas Center. We recommend guests wear face masks and practice safe social distancing while outdoors. Seating areas are located throughout the outdoor spaces for guests to enjoy food and drink. About Asia Society Texas Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
