Join us for our third annual celebration of the Silk Road! This year we are highlighting the importance of textiles and clothing along the ancient trade route. Enjoy designing your own silk tapestry, hear an opera performance, experience traditional Chinese dance, learn about silk robes in the collection, hear a special bi-lingual storytime, and experience a demonstration of traditional Hanfu outfits. Make new discoveries in our Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road Gallery and treat yourself to some yummy dumplings from Dina’s Dumplings food truck!
Free admission all day!
Schedule of Activities:
11:00am – 3:00pm – Dina’s Dumplings Food Truck
11:00am – 3:00pm – Textile design with Barnsdall Arts
11:30am – Hanfu Clothing Demo with SINO US Performing Arts Organization
12:00pm – Storytime with Ziyi Etiquette
12:30pm – Opera performance by Xiao-Ling Wang and company
1:00pm – Performance by USC Traditional Chinese Dance
2:00pm – Hanfu Clothing Demo with SINO US Performing Arts Organization
2:30pm – Spotlight Talk – Chinese Textiles
