Lunar New Year: One Celebration, Many Traditions

Exhibition on show 2 February – 3 March 2013

Next time you’re at the Museum & Gallery, make sure you take a look at our new exhibition Lunar New Year: One Celebration, Many Traditions. This exhibition looks at the symbols, customs and traditions of Lunar New Year across Asia. While you’re there, don’t forget to write a greeting, message or wish for our Lunar New Year tree.

You Are Invited!

All are invited to attend the official opening of Lunar New Year: One Celebration, Many Traditions. This exhibition explores the diversity of Lunar New Year celebrations across many different countries.

Cr Jack Jacovou will open the exhibition on Saturday 9 February at 1.00pm, and our guest speaker will be Dr Thomas Berghuis, Lecturer in Asian Art from the University of Sydney. Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP on (02) 9330 6444 or by email.

The exhibition will run from Saturday 2 February to Sunday 3 March 2013.

Dragon’s Lair Gallery, Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

The Museum and Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm – 5.00pm, and other times by appointment

The exhibition is proudly sponsored by Westfield Hurstville.

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2013 at Hurstville Museum & Gallery

 

As part of the Lunar New Year celebrations, we will be hosting Lunar New Year: One Celebration, Many Traditions, a colorful exhibition exploring the diversity of Lunar New Year celebrations. The exhibition will run from Saturday 2 February to Sunday 3 March 2013.

Join us for the official exhibition opening on Saturday 9 February 2013, 1.00pm. Listen to guest speaker Dr Thomas Berghuis, Lecturer in Asian Art from the University of Sydney, and enjoy refreshments while exploring the exhibition. This is a free event, bookings on 9330 6444 or via email
Dragons' Lair Gallery, Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Visit Hurstville City Library, Museum & Gallery’s What's On page for more information about Lunar New Year public programs and events.

The exhibition is proudly sponsored by Westfield Hurstville.

What’s on at the Museum & Gallery this holidays?




For the teens, we have:

Crafty Books

Make your own decorated mini books. Projects include a folded origami book and a notebook.

Wednesday 16 January 2013

10.30am – 12.30pm

Ages 12 – 18 years

$10 per person


Primary school children aged 5 – 12 can come to:

Hands On

Create and paint clay plaster shapes.

Thursday 17 January 2013

10.30am – 12.00pm

Ages 5 – 12 years

$5 per child

An Australian Summer

Design a flag to celebrate Australian Day and what it means to you.

Friday 18 January 2013

10.30am – 12.00pm

Ages 5 – 12 years

$5 per child


Places are limited, so call us on 9330 6444 to book.


You can also check the what's on section for our range of events in conjunction with the 2013 Hurstville Lunar New Year Festival