Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at IMAS

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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at IMAS

Guests participate in the fan painting activity at the Lunar New Year Festival at IMAS. (Courtesy)
Guests participate in the fan painting activity at the Lunar New Year Festival at IMAS. (Courtesy)

The International Museum of Art & Science invites the public to the 12th annual Lunar New Year Festival on Jan. 27, celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The day-long event features traditional Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese crafts, games and more.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., patrons can discover the art of calligraphy, create a dragon puppet, and enjoy local eateries Snow Bite, Ulike Tea and Han’s Katsuya. Paper fan painting will also be available for an additional $3 per participant (limited supply).

Festival admission is $5 with discounted $3 for children ages 4-12, students with an ID and senior citizens 65+. Museums for All (WIC/EBT) discount is $1 for up to four people per card. Children 3 and under, public school educators, active military, veterans and IMAS Members receive free admission. Advanced tickets are recommended for express entry.

Participating partners include UTRGV Writing and Language Studies- Korean, Chamsarang Korean Presbyterian Church, International Mission Church, Lord’s Church of McAllen and Taiwanese American Association. The 12th annual Lunar New Year Festival is supported by the IMAS Guild.

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