Social Impact
The Spirit of Lion Dancing in Chinatowns
Skylight Pavilion
Culture Caucus member The 1882 Foundation invites you to an afternoon to experience the story of Chinese tradition, hardship, assimilation, endurance, perseverance, and success through the use of Lions and Music as the medium.
Fri. Jul 7, 2023 4p.m.
Fri. Jul. 7, 2023 4p.m.
Genre
The Reach
Price
FREE
Part of a Series
For families and kids of all ages, join us in a marketplace of interactive storytelling and crafts. Experience the story of Chinese tradition, hardship, assimilation, endurance, perseverance, and success through the use of Lions and Music as the medium. This Story is told engaging traditional Lion Dancers, Big Head Buddhas, a Rap Artist and his Rap Dancers all intertwined in a mixture of Sounds to complicate and express what all immigrants have encountered. Take home self-made kites and other Asian Arts and Crafts as part of the afternoon’s adventure.
Culture Caucus Member
The Kennedy Center is a hub for wonder, creativity, transformation, and possibility — celebrating 50 years of world-class art, powerful education, and our role as the JFK memorial. As we look to the bright future ahead, we recognize that our history lives in the leaders, staff, artists, donors, and audiences that make it a “living” memorial.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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