Gallop into the Year of the Horse at Memphis’ art museum with our annual Lunar New Year Community Day! This vibrant, family-friendly celebration features dynamic lion dancers, elegant fan dance performances, live music, and interactive art-making activities inspired by Lunar New Year traditions. Enjoy delicious food and explore the sights and sounds of this beloved holiday celebrated across many Asian cultures. Whether you’re reconnecting with heritage or discovering something new, come celebrate community, culture, and creativity with us!
After the performances, stick around for a screening of Far East Deep South, a film exploring the often overlooked history of Asian immigrants in the American South. *Far East Deep South is mostly a family friendly film but please be aware there are a few racial slurs used in historical context as a few people give first-hand accounts of being subject to demeaning comments.
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Art-Making
Craft a Red Envelope
Design your own Horse
Create a noise maker!
Food
Poke Cha Eggrolls
Flipside Asia
Dipsticle Gelato with special inspired flavors
Watch, Listen, Dance
Chinese Fan Dance by Diane's Dancing Group
TNTT Sacred Heart Lions Dancers
Vision Tree Fan Dancers
Dragon Dancers
Erhu & Flute performers from Chinese Community Center
FREE Film Screening
Far East, Deep South
Sponsored by Semmes Murphey