Celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Join us for a virtual celebration of the Lunar New Year, a tradition enjoyed in China and in several East and Southeast Asian countries. Explore the art of Asian cultures, enjoy a dynamic dance performance, take A Step Back in Time, and connect with activities featuring the new year’s zodiac animal, the ox.
Starting in 1996, the museum has hosted an annual Chinese New Year Festival showcasing our world-renowned Chinese collection and local talent. This year we observe the Lunar New Year by reaching out to new communities to celebrate and learn together. Holiday dates, titles, and customs vary around the world, but marking a new year is something to be shared!
Here are some highlights:
- – This year, the Nelson-Atkins Lunar New Year goes virtual.
- – Emphasis on community partnerships & local talent.
- – Zodiac animal hunt to enjoy at home or at the museum at naguide.org
- – Pictures and instructions to create your own Lion Dance puppet.
- – A dance performance by Jasmine Chinese Dance group.
- – A Step Back in Time video with women in elaborate dress, makeup and hair styles filmed in the Chinese galleries at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Visit nelson-atkins.org/nelson-atkins-at-home/virtual-lunar-new-year to learn more.
