
Celebrate Spring in a global way this Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Spring Holidays Fair! Families will enjoy learning about the different cultural festivals from around the world with performances, interactive activities, cultural experiences and more.
Activities include:
- Lantern making
- Mask making
- Trying on festival clothing
- Storytelling
- Trying on Karen makeup
Global celebrations include:
- Chinese New Year, Chinese Society of Austin
- French Speaking Month, Francais du Monde South Central USA
- Holi, South Asian Austin Moms
- Vasant Panchami, Austin Dance India
- Chinese New Year (Taiwan), Austin TaiChung Sister Cities Committee
- 1,000 Cranes, Asian Family Support Services of Austin
- Dragon Boat Festival, Austin Taiwanese Association
- Merrie Monarch Festival, Hula Halau Ka’eepa by Tropical Productions
- Tet, VACAT
- RamNavmi and MahaShivratri, Hindu Charities of America
- Lantern Festival, TxHarmony
- Carnival, Austin Caribbean Cultural Exchange
- Makar Sankranti, Shiksha School of Indian Arts and Culture
- Wrist Tying Ceremony, Karen People of Austin
- Nowrouz, Austin Persian Society
Performance Schedule:
- 12:15 PM “Holi Festival” Storytelling with Ami Gandhi
- 12:30 PM Karen People of Austin
- 1:30 PM Austin Dance India
- 2:30 PM Love of China
- 3:30 PM Korean Folk Dance
- 3:45 PM Hula Halau Kaeepa
What: Spring Holidays Fair
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time: Noon – 4 pm
Where: Asian-American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin
Cost: Free
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1701719343405789/
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