Chinese Moon Festival

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 / NOON – 5 PM
FREE ADMISSION FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS

Celebrate the tenth annual Mid-Autumn Festival (or Moon Festival) in honor of the Museum’s world-class collection of Chinese art. One of China’s most cherished holidays, Moon Festival is also one of the Norton’s most popular annual, family events. The Festival includes a performance by renowned Chinese musician Liu Fang, an array of activities, tours, workshops, and talks throughout the day, as well as the serving of tea and mooncakes, the traditional treat for this popular holiday in China.

Non-Palm Beach County residents can download a Museum Day Live ticket to receive free admission (for two people) the day of the Chinese Moon Festival.

SCHEDULE

Noon – 5 p.m. / Treasure Hunt
Self-guided treasure hunt in the Chinese Collection / Begin in Atrium

Noon – 5 p.m. / Video Program
Learn about major Chinese Buddhist Temples in this compilation video (40 mins.) / Terrace Room

Noon – 3 p.m. / Art Activity
Make your own Chinese “chop” (seal) / Reynolds Classroom

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. / Tour
Highlights of the Museum Collection / Meet in Shapiro Great Hall

12:30, 12:45 and 1 p.m. / Spotlight Talks in the Chinese Galleries
Learn about three outstanding Chinese artworks in ten-minute talks / Meet in the second floor Nessel galleries

1:30 – 2 p.m. / Masterpiece Talk: The Buddhist Lohan, Nantimitolo
A power-point discussion with Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art / Theater

2 – 3 p.m. / ArtVentures
Highlights of the Museum Collection / Meet in Shapiro Great Hall

2 – 4 p.m. / Art Activity
Make your own Chinese lantern, a holiday tradition / Harris Pavilion

3 p.m. / Concert: Liu Fang performs Music for the Chinese Zither
Doors open at 2 p.m., limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis / Theater

3, 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. / Spotlight Talks in the Chinese Galleries
Learn about three outstanding Chinese artworks in ten-minute talks / Meet in the second floor Nessel galleries

4 p.m. / Reception
Enjoy tea and mooncakes / East Loggia

The Tenth Annual Moon Festival Celebration is made possible in part by the generous support of John and Heidi Niblack.