Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures » asiancul http://asianculturesmuseum.org & Education Center Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:46:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Asian Cultures Museum Celebrates Autumn Equinox Under The Moon http://asianculturesmuseum.org/2010/08/16/asian-cultures-museum-celebrates-autumn-equinox-under-the-moon/ http://asianculturesmuseum.org/2010/08/16/asian-cultures-museum-celebrates-autumn-equinox-under-the-moon/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:13:06 +0000 asiancul http://asianculturesmuseum.org/?p=41 Saturday, September 25, 2010
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Asian Cultures Museum Celebrates Autumn Equinox Under The Moon

Corpus Christi, TX: The Texas Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center announced today that it is preparing for its 2010 Moon Festival, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 6pm to 10pm.

The 2010 Moon Festival, known as Zhong Qui Jie, translates to Mid-Autumn Festival and is second only to the Chinese New Year as a major event. The Festival celebrates the harvest and autumnal equinox. The celebration features live music and dancing under the full moon, cash bar, Asian entertainment, American and Asian food specialties from over 20 local restaurants, including the festival’s traditional dish, Moon Cakes. Additionally, the Museum will be selling raffle tickets for a Las Vegas vacation for three days and two nights, including roundtrip airfare and hotel. Five hundred tickets will be sold at $10 each, 15 trips will be awarded.

Tickets:

            Adults: (Pre-Sale)  $40
           (At the Door)             $60 

            Children 6-12 years of age and students:

              (Pre-Sale)                 $15
              (At the Door)         $25
              Children 5 years of age and under:  Free

For pre-ticket sales please call the museum at (361) 882-2641.

The Texas Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center was established in 1974 to promote social development and understanding of Asian cultures and to facilitate the advancement of world trade and peace. The Museum is an official partner of the Corpus Christi Upper Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. Its mission is to bridge the gap between Asia and Texas by offering art and cultural exhibits, educational classes for adults and students, and providing assistance to the business community in international relations with Asian companies and entrepreneurs. Each year, many social clubs and more than 1500 children, in grades pre-k through college, tour the museum.

The Museum was recently featured in FORTUNE magazine for its role in the successful negotiations to bring Tianjin Pipeline Company to Corpus Christi.

For more information, please contact the Texas Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center at (361) 882-2641 or at www.asianculturesmuseum.org

Autumn Equinox Under The Moon Flyer 1
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Follow this link to see images from the festival by Maude

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://asianculturesmuseum.org/2010/05/02/images-from-the-2010-chinese-new-year-festival-february-27-2010/feed/ 1 2010 – LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL – Saturday, February 27th http://asianculturesmuseum.org/2010/02/04/2010-lunar-new-year-festival-february-27-2010/ http://asianculturesmuseum.org/2010/02/04/2010-lunar-new-year-festival-february-27-2010/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:16:21 +0000 asiancul http://asianculturesmuseum.org/2010/02/04/2010-lunar-new-year-festival-february-27-2010/ Saturday, February 27, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

5:00 p.m. Registration, Silent Auction, Orchid Sales and Calligraphy

5:30 p.m. Cocktails and Viewing Exhibits

6:00 p.m. 50-Foot Firecrackers, Martial Arts Demonstration and Lion Dance

6:30 p.m. Chinese New Year Buffet

7:30 p.m. Chinese Music & Dance Performances

8:30 p.m. Announcement of Silent Auction Winners, Best Costume Prizes and Lucky Red Envelopes for Children

Tickets are available at the Museum and at Calypso Café/Half Price Books

Adults: (Pre-Sale) $35 (At the Door) $40
Children 6-12 years of age and students:(Pre-Sale) $15 (At the Door) $20
Children 5 years of age and under: Free

Texas State Museum Of Asian Cultures & Education Center 1809 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 882-2641 / Fax (361) 882-5718 www.asianculturesmuseum.org

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The Chinese year 4705 begins on February 18, 2007.  Food, fun, and a fantastic silent auction will be some of the many highlights as the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center hosts its annual Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday February 24 (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m).

A full Chinese buffet, traditional dancers, and a fun-filled evening of entertainment are included in the admission.

This year’s traditional Lion Dance will be even more special, as the dancers will debut the two new lion costumes graciously donated to the Texas Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center by the Taiwanese Consulate in July.

Contact the Museum for tickets.

Cost:

  • Adults: $25.00
  • Children (Ages Ages 6-12): $10.00
  • Children (Under 6 years of age): No Charge

Schedule:

  • 5:00 p.m. Registration & Silent Auction, Asian Treasures
  • 5:30 p.m. Cocktails, Fortune Telling, Astrology Reading, MahJong &
    Chinese Checkers
  • 6:00 p.m. 50-Foot Firecrackers & Lion Dance
  • 6:30 p.m. Chinese New Year Buffet
  • 7:30 p.m. Chinese Music & Dance Performance, & Lucky Red Envelopes for
    Children

Chinese Attire Encouraged – Prizes for Best Costume

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