10 & 24 FebruaryFree PerformancesThere will be a wide range of performers and groups, each showcasing their skills and talents. Traditional visiting groups will teach the audience about Chinese puppet shows, traditional Chinese art and Lion dancing. Expert SessionsEver wondered about the ancient Art of Tai Chi and what it is? Want to know more about the art & beauty of Chinese poetry and paintings? Do you want to learn what Chinese New Year is actually all about? Come join our expert sessions to find out more. CraftsCome and participate in making Chinese New Year Crafts to take home. Learn how to write calligraphy, paper cutting designs and contribute to our Museum lantern project, where all our visitors’ New Year wishes are celebrated through our giant lanterns that will be taken to the Auckland Lantern festival.
| 10 FEB PROGRAMME | ||
| 10.15AM | Chinese New Year Lion & Dragon Dance opening EPACs dragon & lion dance team | Atrium |
| 12PM 2PM | Expert Session with Nora Yao Join Nora Yao in an interactive talk about Chinese New Year. The history and traditions of Chinese New Year and how we celebrate the Chinese festive season.Expert Session with Professor Paul Clark Films have offered a fascinating window on Chinese society since before the 1930s. Join professor Paul Clark in a session showing how movies have reflected changes in China from early times until the present day. | Auditorium |
| 11AM – 12PM | Chen Tai Chi Group Join the Chen Tai Chi group in interactive session learning and practicing the art & leisure of Tai Chi. | Auditorium Lobby |
| 11AM – 12PM | Calligraphy & Paper cutting Session With Mr. Chan Wan Yiu & Mr. Liu Wen Wen | Learning Lab 1 |
| 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30 – 3PM | Chinese New Year Craft & Activities Come celebrate Chinese New Year & try your hand at creating some new year inspired crafts & activities.Chinese New Year story time Join our lovely guest from Auckland Libraries in a story telling session themed for Chinese New Year. | Weird & Wonderful |
| 24 FEB PROGRAMME | ||
| 10.30AM, 11.30AM & 2.30PM | Chinese Puppetry Show Enjoy stories told through the traditional art of “Bu Dai Shi”. | Learning Lab 1 |
| 10AM – 4.30PM | The Water Ink Painting Exhibition The beauty & elegance of Chinese Water Ink Art by Mr. Lee Hong Ju & Ms. Chen Yu Chun. | Auditorium Lobby |
| 11AM 1PM 2.30PM | Expert session with Dr. Hilary Chung Write a Chinese poem for Chinese New Year? This talk will give an introduction to the way that Classical Chinese poems work and give you the opportunity to try marking the Chinese New Year by writing your own Chinese poem (in English!)Expert Session with Professor Manying Ip Join Professor Manying Ip as she talks about the evolving story of Chinese in New Zealand, and examine what their presence has meant to the country.A Session with Ms. Chen Yu Chun Join Ms. Chen Yu Chun in an interactive session watching & learning about the art of Chinese Water Ink painting. | Auditorium |
| 1 – 3PM | Chinese Tea Ceremony (Time out with Tea) Experience and learn about the Art of Chinese Tea making & tasting | Boardroom |
| 2 – 3PM | MAA (Music Association of Auckland) Auckland War Memorial Museum proudly hosts the MAA for a concert celebrating & welcoming the year of the Snake. | Grand Foyer |
| 11AM – 12PM & 3.30 – 4.30PM 1 – 2PM | Asia-Pacific Hu Qin Music Group (APHMG) With special guests Join the APHMG and the wonderful sounds of traditional Chinese instruments accompanied by performances from artist Mr. Lee, Hong-Ju and lion dance/martial art students from Dong Ren junior High School.Art troupe of Fudan University (Join the award winning visiting art troupe of Fudan University (china) in performances of dance & music | Atrium |
| 10.30AM – 12PM | Lantern Festival Crafts & Activities Come celebrate lantern festival & try your hand at creating some nature-inspired crafts & activities.Chinese New Year story time Join our lovely guest from Auckland Libraries in a story telling session themed for Chinese New Year. | Weird & Wonderful |
