Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Huntington as the Year of the Pig begins. Festivities include lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts, Chinese music and dance, and more.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, Feb. 2
Martial Arts
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center, USA
East Lawn: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Lion Dancers
Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
East Lawn: 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Mask-Changer (Bian Lian)
Mr. Wei Qi Zhong
Haaga Hall: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Dance & Music
Zhejiang Conservatory of Music
Rothenberg Hall: 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Tai Chi, including Sword, Spear, and Fan
Guo-Jie Tai Chi Academy
Brown Garden Lawn (outside Scott Galleries of American Art): 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Music
UCLA Music of China Ensemble
Chinese Garden
Plantain Courtyard, Lotus Pavilion, Clear and Transcendent Pavilion: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m., 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Brush-Painting
Ms. Peifang Liang
Chinese Garden, Terrace of the Jade Mirror: 10–12 p.m., 2–4 p.m.
Penjing and Viewing Stone Display
Southern Breeze Tree & Stone Society
The Rose Hills Foundation Garden Court: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Chinese Floral Arts Demonstrations
Rosa Zee, Chinese Floral Arts Foundation, USA Charter
Brody Botanical Center, Ahmanson Classroom: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Arts and crafts activities for all ages
North Vista Family Activity Zone: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Calligraphy Demonstrations with Mr. Q. Tang
Scott Galleries of American Art Loggia: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Huntington Store Book Signings
Jennifer Wood, illustrator
Saturday, Feb. 2, 12–4 p.m.
Chinese New Year Festival Photo Experience
Create a photo keepsake! Pose with lion dancers and martial artists at our Insta-Print photo booth
$15 set includes two 4x6 photos and digital download
Orbit Pavilion lawn: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 3
Martial Arts
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA
East Lawn: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Lion Dancers
Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
East Lawn: 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Mask-Changer (Bian Lian)
Mr. Wei Qi Zhong
Haaga Hall: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Martial Arts
Kung Fu Heroes
Rothenberg Hall: 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Tai Chi, including Sword, Spear, and Fan
Guo Jie Tai Chi Academy
Brown Garden Lawn (outside Scott Galleries of American Art): 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Music
Han Ensemble
Chinese Garden, Plantain Courtyard, Lotus Pavilion, Clear and Transcendent Pavilion: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m., 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Brush Painting
Ms. Pei-fang Liang
Chinese Garden, Terrace of the Jade Mirror: 10–12 p.m., 2–4 p.m.
Penjing and Viewing Stone Display
Southern Breeze Tree & Stone Society
The Rose Hills Foundation Garden Court: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Chinese Floral Arts Demonstrations
Rosa Zee, Chinese Floral Arts Foundation, USA Charter
Brody Botanical Center, Ahmanson Classroom: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Arts and crafts activities for all ages
North Vista Family Activity Zone: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Calligraphy Demonstrations with Mr. Q. Tang
Scott Galleries of American Art Loggia: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chinese New Year Festival Photo Experience
Create a photo keepsake! Pose with lion dancers and martial artists at our Insta-Print photo booth
$15 set includes two 4x6 photos and digital download
Orbit Pavilion lawn: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.