Lunar New Year Celebration & Other Asian Traditions: Year of the Snake February 17, 2013

Bring the whole family to this fortune-filled event to welcome the Year of the Snake. Ring in the Lunar New Year with a spectacular lion dance, and join in OMCA's tradition of Japanese mochi pounding. Delight in a festive Malaysian 24 Seasons drum performance, Red Panda Acrobats with special artist The Plate Spinner, martial arts by the Ernie Reyes World Action Team, Chinese yo-yo demonstrations, tai chi and a brilliant display of Japanese Sogetsu Ikebana flower arrangements.

Learn the viral dance hit "Gangnam Style" with UC Berkeley's Korean Performance Group. Performances include dazzling illusions by The Magic of Jade, stunning Balinese dancers, music by the Oakland Youth Orchestra String Quartet, and fun sing-a-long songs in English, Mandarin, and Spanish with Miss Janet the Planet and Uncle Charlie.

Join in the hands-on activities throughout the Museum by making your own Tibetan prayer flags and crafting New Year "lucky money" red envelopes to take home. Learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, have your face painted by Chinese Opera artists, and play mahjong with Sara Levy Linden. The celebration will close with a fiery dragon dance!

Treat the family and discover the diversity of Asian New Year traditions practiced across the globe!

Included with Museum admission. Children 8 and under are admitted free. Free to OMCA Members.

One block from Lake Merritt BART. Enjoy secure parking in OMCA's Oak Street garage. $1/hour for Museum visitors with ticket validation.

OMCA Family is made possible by generous support from Chevron.

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