Celebrating Asian Heritage
Date: May 28
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Family Fun
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun and creativity as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month together. Included in the cost of admission, free for Rooms Members!
1 pm – 4 pm – Creative with Paper – Celebrating Culture
T’sai Lun is generally credited with inventing standardized paper in China during the Han Dynasty around 2200 years ago. Today, all kinds of paper are used by artists and artisans around the world. Using techniques such as folding, tearing, layering, and creasing, come and explore our maker stations to create something unique using a variety of papers available.
1 pm – Chinese Lion Dancing
The lion dance brings good fortune and luck during the Chinese New Year and other important events. Performers in this group span three generations, led by Rennies So, newly appointed Vice-President of the Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (CANL).
2 pm – Tai Chi Demonstration
The local chapter of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi will lead a series of gentle movements that strengthen and relax the body and mind.
3 pm – Bollywood Jig
Founded in 2004 by artistic director Sanchita Chakraborty this troupe of dancers from all backgrounds has been making audiences here cheer, clap and tap their toes for almost 20 years.
Today's Events & Programs
Sharing Our Cultures celebrates and showcases our province's diversity by enabling school youth from diverse cultural backgrounds to share aspects of their cultures through interactive exhibits. This multicultural and educational event allows the public to travel the world, learn about its many stories and establish positive intercultural connections.
Depuis 26 ans, cet événement célèbre et met en valeur la diversité de notre province en permettant aux jeunes des écoles de divers horizons culturels de partager des aspects de leurs cultures par le biais d'expositions interactives. Cet événement multiculturel permet au public de voyager à travers le monde, d'apprendre ses nombreuses histoires et d'établir des liens interculturels positifs.
Free (does not include access to the galleries and The Rooms exhibits / Gratuit - n'inclut pas l'accès aux galeries et autres expositions de The Rooms)