Cultural Celebrations

Enjoy a fun-filled day of engaging programs that promise to delight and excite the imaginations of both young and old.

From performances and hands-on activities to docent family tours and storytelling, there’s truly something for the entire family! Programs include: Mochi Pounding, Lunar New Year, Korea Day, Filipino American History Month Celebration, Divali Celebration, and Bell Ringing Ceremony.

34th Annual Japanese Bell-Ringing Ceremony at the Asian Art Museum

Three people hold wooden beam to ring a large bell

Japanese Bell-Ringing Ceremony

Ring in the New Year by taking a swing at a 2,100-pound, 16th-century Japanese temple bell.

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A group of museum visitors pounding mochi with an audience watching

Mochi Pounding

Celebrate the Japanese New Year with the colorful and exciting New Year tradition of mochi pounding to make delectably sweet rice cakes.

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Two costumed performers wearing red stand beside a yellow lion dancer

Lunar New Year

Welcome the New Year with dancing, art-making and storytelling at our annual Lunar New Year Celebration.

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Organizers & Sponsors

Cultural Celebrations are made possible by Bank of America.