Year of the Snake Celebration at the BSM
January 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Date: Sunday, January 26
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Ticket: Free, registration is encouraged
Location: Bata Shoe Museum
Join us on Sunday January 26th for special performances from Lion Dance Toronto, crafts from Toronto History Museum’s Youth Volunteers, tea ceremony demonstrations with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, and photo opportunities to commemorate the coming Lunar New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac, this year’s new lunar cycle (which begins on Wednesday January 29th) kicks off the year of the Earth Snake.
Agenda
12:30 – Lion Dance (B1)
1:00 – Lion Meet and Greet/Photos (All About Shoes)
1:00 – Tea Ceremony Demonstration (Footprints)
1:45 – Lion Dance (B1)
2:15 – Meet and Greet/Photos (B1)
3:00 – Lion Dance (B1)
3:30 – Tea Ceremony Demonstration (Footprints)
Please present your e-ticket upon arrival. We encourage visitors to arrive early to avoid disappointment. All events and activities are presented on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the popularity of this event, there will be no re-entry to the museum. Note that food and drink, aside from water, are not permitted in the museum. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions or concerns.