Celebrate Lunar New Year with us |
 |  | 21 - 22 January, 11am - 4pm, free drop in |
 |  | Museum of London Docklands |
Celebrate Lunar New Year with us on 21 and 22 January. Mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit with a range of exciting activities including storytelling with New Earth Theatre, live music, interactive workshops and traditional Lion dances.
Why not come and experience demonstrations of the traditional game Mahjong with Twickenham Mahjong or get stuck in to Year of the Rabbit themed crafts in our dedicated craft room? Our youngest visitors are welcome to play and explore our under 5s play space or drop in to storytelling with Locy Lee Learning. Families can also enjoy a range of activities with Islington Chinese Association in our community show space including calligraphy, drumming and Nunchakus playing. |
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Drop in performance, all ages, 12pm and 4.15pm |
Experience a magnificent lion dance from a professional dancing troupe! Welcome the new year with this traditional short performance which symbolises chasing away the worries of the previous year while welcoming happiness into the new. |
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The Great Race (under 5s) |
Drop in storytelling, ages 2-5, 11-11.30am, 12.30-1pm, 2-2.30pm |
Join Locy Lee Learning for a musical storytelling adventure. Locy Lee Learning teach Cantonese and music in an engaging and fun way. |
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Drop in activities, all ages, 12-4pm |
Celebrate the new year with Islington Chinese Association and enjoy performances, activity tables and a community display. You might hear drumming, watch nunchakus playing or see a calligraphy demonstration! |
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Year of the Rabbit crafts |
Drop in crafts, ages 3+, 11am - 4pm |
According to the Chinese zodiac, people born in a Year of the Rabbit are quick thinkers, clever and witty. Make your mark on the festival by helping us create a giant mural celebrating the animals of the zodiac or get crafty making an origami rabbit and other creations. |
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