Join us at the BMA on Saturday, January 20th from 10AM-2PM at the East Asian Heritage Festival: Year of the Dragon, co-hosted by Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation!
We will celebrate East Asian heritages through art, crafts, music, dance, and delicious food. The Museum will be full of performances and workshops including:
Chinese dancing
Japanese Sword Demonstration: Shinkendo
Korean folk song “Arirang” sung by Southside Korean Baptist Church members, with special guest Dr. Won Cho, Canadian Korean bass opera singer.
Waist drum beats
Oragami workshop
Chinese Qipao Showcase
Taiji workshop
Flutist, Geni Skendo, in the Asian Galleries
Dragon Dance with the Birmingham Chinese Association
and much more! All time and location information can be found on our website, link in bio!
Enjoy dishes from a diverse array of Asian countries and get ready to have a great time! Join us for a day of discovery, celebration, and unity as we honor the legacy of East Asian cultures and the Year of the Dragon!