We All Live in the Forbidden City Book Launch Party & Family Festival
October 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
book launch
China Institute is kicking off the next stage of our publishing and educational program We All Live in the Forbidden City. Celebrate with us at our launch party for the new books Bowls of Happiness and What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor? Life in China’s Forbidden City.
At this family festival celebrating Chinese history and culture, there will be performances, games, crafts, and more. Prizes will be given out throughout the day and to the first 50 guests. Free Admission. Registration is not required, but is recommended to secure a place in one of the children’s workshops.
SPECIAL EVENTS
12:45pm
Doors open
1:00-2:00pm
Children’s Workshop Presentation: The Emperor’s Big Family
2:00-3:00pm
Interactive Performance: Chinese Theatre Works (NOT YET CONFIRMED)
2:30-3:30pm
Art Studio Workshop: Make Your Own Chinese Bowl
3:00-4:00pm
Children’s Workshop Presentation: Bowls of Happiness
Throughout the Day
• Food fit for an emperor and empress
• Imperial arts and crafts
• Raffle drawings for We All Live in the Forbidden City books and other special prizes
• Freebies that kids will love!
Details
Date:
October 24
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue
Downtown Office
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
212-744-8181