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Lunar New Year at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art

February 1 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2025 festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 1, 3–7 p.m, with festivities in both the museum and the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building nearby. The festival is free and open to the public.

This year’s Lunar New Year festival will celebrate the year of the snake. In the Arts and Industries Building, the festivities will include lion dances, hands-on activities and an evening market with food vendors, artisans and craftmakers. Special art tours and family activities will take place at the museum. The full schedule is available online. The museum also offers many digital resources on Lunar New Year, such as virtual tours of related collections, lesson plans and webinars.

Details

Date:
February 1
Time:
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/search/event:179260018/?mc_cid=95385e14da&mc_eid=bf5429969f

Organizer

National Museum of Asian Art
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Venue

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20004
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