Chinese lantern festival - Saturday

When
Saturday 4 February 2012 11:00am - 3:00pm
Price
Free
How to book
For workshops please book a place on the day, all materials provided.
Where
Weston Park
Theme
Family
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Earthenware roof tile in the form of Guan Yu riding his horse © The Trustees of the British Museum.

The Lantern Festival is the culmination of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Children take paper lanterns out and solve the riddles written on them.

Saturday: Lantern-making, Have a go Mandarin, the art of traditional Chinese paper cutting workshop.

Suitable for 5 years +, adult carers to accompany.

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  • 'Harry Potter' and 'Hagrid' at the Magic Worlds launch © Museums Sheffield
  • Magician Steve Faulkner wows the crowds at the Magic Worlds launch day © Museums Sheffield
  • 'Hagrid' welcomes guests at the Magic Worlds launch day © Museums Sheffield
  • Sooty glove puppet, 1955-59 © Museums Sheffield
  • Snow White & Seven Dwarves cloth and felt toys, 1948-52 © Museums Sheffield
  • Midsummer Night's Dream wooden marionette puppets by Christina Glanville 1945-49 © Museums Sheffield
  • Replica of Harry Potter's Firebolt broomstick from the film series © Museums Sheffield
  • Zig Zag Girl magicians' prop © Museums Sheffield
  • Replicas of Hobbit ears from The Lord of the Rings films © Museums Sheffield
  • The Mad Hatter's Tea Party area of the exhibition © Museums Sheffield
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