The Dragon Boat Festival is a key holiday in China and many other East and Southeast Asian countries. Join us at the Museum to make your own dragon boat and learn more about this ancient festival! With origins tracing back to at least 250 BC in China, the Dragon Boat Festival is still celebrated today (... continued)
Join us for a special version of our traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony to celebrate Tanabata! Celebrated in Japan since the 700s, Tanabata is a Japanese star festival that tells the story of the celestial lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi. Enjoy exploring the themes of Tanabata with your host Yukie Williams and Yukie Scott as you learn about traditional Japanese tea culture. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by your host. With over (... continued)