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Monday, January 24, 2022

Ring in the Year of the Tiger with MOCAKIDS Storytime at Home! + More LNY Fun!


 

MOCA FAMILIES

 

 

MOCAKIDS Storytime at Home: Ringing in the New Year!

 

The books How to Catch a Dragon and Popo's Lucky Chinese New Year surrounded by a lion head, a tiger, a red envelope, and other new year characters.

 

新年快乐! Happy Lunar New Year! Join us as we learn about Lunar New Year traditions from 婆婆/Popo in Popo’s Lucky Chinese New Year by Virginia Loh-Hagan. Then, get ready to go on an adventure to catch the Lunar New Year dragon in How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton. We’ll also sing some songs and make a lucky craft as we usher in the new year together. Don’t forget to wear something red in celebration of Lunar New Year!

Live via Zoom Thursday, January 27th, at 4 P.M. ET.

 

 

 

Please note that this workshop will be recorded via Zoom and available on Facebook Live for 24 hours.

 

 

 

 

More Lunar New Year Fun!

 

MOCAKIDS Celebrate Lunar New Year Craft Pack Pick-Up

 

Image of tiger paper lantern, lion head craft, printouts, a red envelope, and other crafting supplies

 

Welcome the new year at home with a MOCAKIDS Celebrate Lunar New Year Craft Pack! Each FREE craft pack comes in an easy-to-carry tote bag and includes three festive crafts, coloring sheets, a red envelope, and more!

Drop by MOCA’s lobby on the street level of 215 Centre Street any Thursday through Sunday between 1/27 and 2/13 from 3pm- 6pm and ask our Welcome Team to pick up your FREE craft pack!

 

 

 

MOCAKIDS The Mane Event: Lion Dance Workshop with United East Athletics Association

 

A blue and orange lion dancing in the streets of Chinatown

 

You may have seen it on the streets of Chinatown, and at weddings and grand openings for businesses. But do you know what the Chinese lion dance is? Join lion dancers from the United East Athletics Association for this interactive workshop where you’ll learn more about lion dancing, see what it takes to be a lion dancer, and practice your moves. 

Remember to wear clothes you can move in easily!

Live via Zoom Tuesday, February 1st

 

 

 

Please note that this workshop will be recorded via Zoom and available on Facebook Live.

 

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About The United East Athletics Association (UEAA)

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the Asian American community by serving people of all ages with a special focus on youths through educational and athletic programs, which develop leadership, responsibility, and teamwork.

 

 

 

 

MOCAKIDS Author Meet & Greet with Michele Wong McSween

 

Headshot of Michele Wong McSween holding the book Gordon & Li Li Celebrate Chinese New Year

 

Join Gordon, Li Li, and Brooklyn-based author Michele Wong McSween for a special Mandarin lesson featuring all your favorite zodiac animals and more. Michele will read and teach English and Mandarin words from her bilingual book, Gordon & Li Li Celebrate Chinese New Year, where Gordon & Li Li learn about good luck foods, special greetings for a happy and prosperous New Year, and more! A special Year of the Tiger craft will follow the reading! Best for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

What you’ll need: construction paper; scissors, glue or tape.

Live via Zoom Tuesday, February 1st, at 4 P.M. ET.

 

 

 

Please note that this workshop will be recorded via Zoom and available on Facebook Live.

 

 

 

 

Lunar New Year Family Festival: Year of the Tiger

 

Image of Lunar New Year Family Festival Banner

 

Hip Hip Hu () – rray— it’s almost time to celebrate! Usher in the Year of the Tiger with over a week of free virtual festivities for the whole family from Friday, February 4th, through Friday, February 11th. Click here for the full festival schedule. 

 

 

 

 

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