Topics Culture and identity
May
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Join us for a dynamic performance of a traditional Chinese lion dance, with Nüwa Athletic Club. Watch performers mimic lions’ movements in a lion costume
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Join us for a dynamic performance of a traditional Chinese lion dance, with Nüwa Athletic Club. Watch performers mimic lions’ movements in a lion costume that represents good luck and prosperity. In Chinese and other Asian cultures, Lion Dances are typically performed during the Lunar New Year, and for other significant occasions.
Based in Boston, The Nüwa Athletic Clubs’s mission is to provide an environment for Asian- American girls and women to enhance their physical and emotional development through teamwork, sportsmanship and cultural activities, which includes but is not limited to lion and dragon dances.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 5, 2024 10:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Common, 2nd floor
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Join us for a concert by Berklee Indian Exchange, exploring new horizons in Indian Fusion Music, featuring a trio of musicians who bring their own
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Join us for a concert by Berklee Indian Exchange, exploring new horizons in Indian Fusion Music, featuring a trio of musicians who bring their own unique flair.
Shivaraj Natraj, a virtuoso in Carnatic percussion and beatboxing, lends his extraordinary talent as a vocal percussionist. Accompanying him on the electric guitar is Inesh Krishnamurthy, whose profound understanding of Carnatic music, combined with his exploration of Jazz results in a captivating fusion of genres. Together, the Berklee Indian Exchange offers an unforgettable musical experience. With repertoire rooted in Indian Fusion music, this concert promises to captivate and delight visitors, with interactive elements and moments of joy and connection.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 5, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Common, 2nd floor
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Every year, Jessica Lander’s Lowell High School students write a cookbook called Tasting History to share their experiences of immigrating to the USA and their
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Every year, Jessica Lander’s Lowell High School students write a cookbook called Tasting History to share their experiences of immigrating to the USA and their favorite family recipes. Join us in the You, Me, We! kitchen to hear how sharing food and stories can bring people together!
Time
May 5, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Join us for the reading of “Mehndi Boy” with children’s book author Zain Bandali, a sweet story exploring creative identity and gender through the eyes
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Join us for the reading of “Mehndi Boy” with children’s book author Zain Bandali, a sweet story exploring creative identity and gender through the eyes of a little boy who loves mehndi.
About Zain Bandali
His debut children’s book Mehndi Boy, is a Silver Birch Express Nominee and was recognized as a “Best Bet” by the Ontario Library Association and as a “Best Book for Kids” by the New York Public Library in 2023. Zain studied at the University of Waterloo and was awarded the Upkar Arora Social Impact Leadership Scholarship for his work in creating a grassroots community initiative to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus in 2020. He is an avid vegetable gardener but cannot always stomach the chili peppers he grows.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 5, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
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Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art! Celebrate Mother’s Day
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Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!
Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.
Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.
This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.
Time
May 12, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
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Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art! Celebrate Mother’s Day
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Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!
Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.
Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.
This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.
Time
May 12, 2024 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
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Join us for a workshop led by Violinist Kavita Shankar and enjoy the world of Carnatic music – a form of Indian Classical Music named
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Join us for a workshop led by Violinist Kavita Shankar and enjoy the world of Carnatic music – a form of Indian Classical Music named after the region of its origin.
Learn about the basics, hear how the instruments sound from live music and recordings, and learn how to sing a song.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art! Celebrate Mother’s Day
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Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!
Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.
Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.
This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.
Time
May 12, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art! Celebrate Mother’s Day
Program details
Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!
Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.
Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.
This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.
Time
May 12, 2024 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to
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Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to the United States, Philippine mythology, and the current situations migrants are facing in the United States and beyond.
This drawing workshop is an easy and fun way to learn how to draw Bren’s happy and whimsical characters, for kids and adults alike!
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
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A Baraat procession and meet the instruments interactive experience, featuring Subdrift Boston musicians. Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May
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A Baraat procession and meet the instruments interactive experience, featuring Subdrift Boston musicians.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Common, 2nd floor
Program details
Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to
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Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to the United States, Philippine mythology, and the current situations migrants are facing in the United States and beyond.
This drawing workshop is an easy and fun way to learn how to draw Bren’s happy and whimsical characters, for kids and adults alike!
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
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Step into the vibrant world of South Indian dance with this dance workshop geared for young children. “Little Feet, Big Moves” offers a captivating introduction to the rich
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Step into the vibrant world of South Indian dance with this dance workshop geared for young children. “Little Feet, Big Moves” offers a captivating introduction to the rich cultural heritage of South India through the traditional dance form of Bharathanatyam and Carnatic music.
Led by Shriya Srinivasan, a professional Bharathanatyam dancer, visitors will embark on an exciting journey of rhythm, expression, and storytelling through movement. This interactive session will ignite their imagination, foster creativity, and instill a deeper appreciation for the art form.
For more information about MITHAS, please visit mithas.org
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
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Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home
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Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home means to you. At the end, there will be the chance to share your story with other people in the workshop!
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 24, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
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Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home
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Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home means to you. At the end, there will be the chance to share your story with other people in the workshop!
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 24, 2024 11:30 am - 12:15 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
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Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers. Founded in 1998 after moving to
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Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.
Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with contemporary Ballet, and will include time at the end for audience members to learn how to dance with a hand fan or ribbon.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 25, 2024 10:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers. Founded in 1998 after moving to
Program details
Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.
Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with contemporary Ballet, and will include time at the end for audience members to learn how to dance with a hand fan or ribbon.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 25, 2024 11:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
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Join interdisciplinary artist Joanna Tam in this interactive story-sharing workshop and share stories about your heritage. Come learn about Joanna’s beloved hometown of Hong Kong, and hear
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Join interdisciplinary artist Joanna Tam in this interactive story-sharing workshop and share stories about your heritage.
Come learn about Joanna’s beloved hometown of Hong Kong, and hear a reading of some of her favorite books that were written and illustrated by AAPI authors.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 25, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
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Join based on a favorite children’s story, a book called “Hundred Years of Happiness”. This story is about a multigenerational relationship that demonstrates love and care, and creates
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Join based on a favorite children’s story, a book called “Hundred Years of Happiness”. This story is about a multigenerational relationship that demonstrates love and care, and creates space for empathy and healing.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Common, 2nd floor
Program details
Meet Ngoc-Tran Vu – a multimedia artist and cultural organizer, based in in Boston’s Dorchester community. Tran is an interdisciplinary visual creator, educator, and storyteller.
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Meet Ngoc-Tran Vu – a multimedia artist and cultural organizer, based in in Boston’s Dorchester community. Tran is an interdisciplinary visual creator, educator, and storyteller.
Inspired by one of Tran’s favorite children’s books “Hundred Years of Happiness”, a Vietnamese family story about love and care for each other, create your own art, based on your family memories!
Learn about Tran’s latest project “1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial.”
www.TranVuArts.com/1975VietHealing | @TranVuArts
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.
Time
May 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Common, 2nd floor