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    🐍 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Markham Museum! 🧧

    January 25 @ 10:00 am - January 26 @ 5:00 pm

    Join us on January 25th and 26th from 10 AM to 5 PM as we welcome the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable family-friendly celebration! 🎉 Explore the traditions of Lunar New Year with hands-on activities.

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    🎨 Hands-On Activities

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    • Zhezhi (Paper Folding): Explore the 2,000-year-old art form that inspired paper-folding traditions around the world, including Japanese origami.
    • Chinese Paper Cutting: Master the Tang Dynasty folk art of creating intricate designs, including bat motifs that symbolize prosperity and blessings (Fu).
    • Calligraphy: Experience the grace of Chinese calligraphy as you create characters with visual beauty and emotional resonance.

    🎲 Snake-Themed Crafts & Games

    • Celebrate the Year of the Snake with creative and interactive activities for all ages.

    🀄 Mahjong

    • Join in this timeless game, a beloved tradition in Chinese and Chinese-Canadian culture that brings families and communities closer together.

    Plus, enjoy a variety of snake-themed crafts and games that kids and adults will love! 🐍

    🎟️ Tickets are FREE—but donations are strongly encouraged to support future cultural programs at Markham Museum.

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    Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of tradition, creativity, and community.

    Markham Museum looks forward to celebrating with you!

    Details

    Start:
    January 25 @ 10:00 am
    End:
    January 26 @ 5:00 pm
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    Website:
    https://www.markham.ca/arts-culture-library/markham-museum/lunar-new-year

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    Markham Museum
    9350 Markham Rd Ontario L3P 3J3 Canada + Google Map
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