The Lion Dance: Consecrating the Chinese New Year

January 25, 2009
Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

ENTERTAINMENT
A SPECIAL YEAR OF PROGRAMMING: “Exploring Asia: Connecting Art and Community” highlighting the arts of China, Japan, and India.
The Lion Dance: Consecrating the Chinese New Year
Sunday, January 25, 2:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Sculpture Court
January 26, 2009 launches the Chinese New Year—the Year of the Ox. The Walters Art Museum launches a year long celebration of the arts of China, Japan and India with a traditional Lion Dance that promises blessing and prosperity while guarding against misfortunate and dispelling evil spirits. Experience the beat of exhilarating drums, crashing cymbals and ringing gongs, as the Johns Hopkins University Lion Dance Troupe brings good fortune for this New Year.