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Mid-Autumn Festival & Open House

Come join the China Institute in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at this event for families and children of all ages.

When:
September 10, 2016 11:00am to 3:00pm
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Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at this event for families and children of all ages. Discover the stories and traditions of one of China’s biggest holidays while sampling tasty mooncakes, making arts & crafts, listening to live music, learning about China Institute’s fall classes, and getting a sneak peek at the programs for our fall exhibition Art in a Time of Chaos: Masterworks from Six Dynasties China.
 
All Day
  • Chinese Arts & Crafts
  • Mooncake Tasting and Chinese Snacks
  • Live Music
  • Children’s Film Screenings
  • Traditional Chinese Games
  • Fall Class Info Sessions (Children & Adult)
 
Scheduled Activities
11:15AM-12:00PM – Chinese for Children 1 (ages 4-7)
11:30AM-12:30PM – Interactive Workshop 1: The Story of the Mid-Autumn Festival
12:15PM-1:00PM – Lantern-Making Workshop 1
1:00PM-2:00PM – Interactive Workshop 2: The Story of the Mid-Autumn Festival
1:15PM-2:00PM – Chinese for Children 2 (ages 4-7)
2:15PM-3:00PM – Lantern-Making Workshop 2
 
This event is part of our celebration of the CI@CI 10th Anniversary.
 
For questions or to register by phone, please contact Michael Buening at 212-744-8181 ext. 149 or by email at mbuening@chinainstitute.org
Cost: 
Free and Open to the Public. Seating at events and workshops will be available on a first-come basis.