Coca-Cola Family Day Program Series In a series of special family days—featuring gallery tours, hands-on activities, and performances—children and adults alike are invited to a fun and educational journey across Asia. Family Days will be held one Saturday of each month through spring. Asia Society and Museum 725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street) 212-288-6400 Directions and other information

2008-2009 Family Day Schedule

October 4, 2008
Diwali Lights Up Asia Society!
Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu and Sikh festival of lights! Learn about the meaning of Diwali through storytelling, dance, and music. Then, observe and create rangoli: traditional Indian floor art that symbolizes hospitality and a fruitful life.

November 1, 2008
Calligraphy: The Art of Writing
Explore the beauty of writing through Arabic calligraphy and discover how to turn your own writing into a work of art! Learn about the methods and tools used by calligraphers from around the world, then try your hand at calligraphy in an interactive workshop.

December 6, 2008
Journeys Through Story Telling
Asia is the home of numerous epic tales such as Journey to the West from China and the Ramayana from India. Embark on an exciting journey that explores such classics through story telling, puppetry, and dance.

February 7, 2009
Moon over Manhattan—Celebrate the Lunar New Year
What is a Lunar New Year and why doesn’t it fall on January 1? Discover the answer to these questions and more through activities that explain the lunar calendar and festivities and crafts inspired by New Year traditions from around Asia.

March 7, 2009
Spring into Norouz
The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring and is a celebration of life and new beginnings. Celebrate this symbolic time of year with Persian poetry, music, and dance. Also, explore the meaning of the Haft Sin table setting and make a personalized table setting inspired by this tradition.

April 4, 2009
From Taekwondo to Tai Chi
Discover why martial arts are about more than just fighting. Participate in martial arts and Tai Chi demonstrations and workshops that focus on the importance of good health, confidence, and balance.

May 2, 2009
Meaning Through Movement
Observe how dancers from Southern Asia use movement to describe the natural world of their native countries. Take part in an interactive workshop that explores how you can use dance to describe the world in which you live.

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