Asia Society Fall Open House: Splendors of East Asia
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Asia Society Texas Center's eighth Family Day will celebrate the last week of Universe is Flux: The Art of Tawara Yūsaku and inaugurate another exciting year of educational programming.
We will explore the cultures of East Asia, a region inhabited by over 1.5 billion people, in a fun afternoon for the entire family. Come learn about Japan, known as the “Land of the Rising Sun,” and home to the kimono, origami, and the largest city in the world. Your afternoon will also leave you informed about Korea, known as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” a nation where you will find the hanbok and kimchi.
Schedule
Traditional Papermaking Demonstration by Kathy Gurwell
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Japanese Koinobori Kites
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Japanese Daruma Dolls by Japan-America Society of Houston
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Korean Taegeuk Fans
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Korean Hangul Writing by Korean American Society of Houston
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Korean Jegi Creation by Korean American Society of Houston
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Traditional Korean Dance by Kim Kuja School of Dance
1:30 pm
Water Garden Terrace
Soran Bushi Dance by The Woodlands High School
2:45 pm
Water Garden Terrace
Japanese Drum Performance by Kaminari Taiko
3:10 pm
The Tsing Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Green Garden
Food Vendors
Chi’Lantro BBQ
Muiishi Makirritos
The Jade Stone Café at Asia Society
Family Membership Special Offer
Join on September 8 for only $100, a savings of $20!
Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible
by support the Reliant Energy Charitable Foundation and The Simmons Foundation.
Additional support provided by Asia Society contributors and members.
Activity and Food Partners