Are you looking for original activities for Chinese New Year? Don’t wait any longer and head to the prestigious National Museum of Asian Arts! This year, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the Guimet Museum has a breathtaking program in store for us... Breathtaking mapping on the facade of the museum, workshops, but also meetings, screening of short films and even a Lion dance... A A wide choice of activities and entertainment is available to you to properly celebrate this new year, placed under the sign of the Wooden Dragon.

See you on the weekend of February 9, 10 and 11 as well as Wednesday February 21, 2024 at the Guimet Museum, in the 16^th arrondissement of Paris to experience a memorable moment with family or friends!

And to open the festivities, what could be better than a magical and magical new mapping, observable from the Place d'Iéna, which will illuminate the facade of the museum all weekend, as soon as night falls. For the occasion, the latter will be associated with works from the collections of the Guimet Museum. A 100% free trip across Asia to discover without further delay on Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 February 2024, from 6 p.m. to midnight.

On Saturday, you can also attend the traditional Lion dance, through a festive and colorful family show, which will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Performed by a company of acrobats from the Paris Lion Sport troupe, this unique show will be accompanied by outstanding percussionists. The latter will be accessible free of charge and without reservation, with your entry ticket to the Museum.

For the more creative, know that a Chinese painting workshop will also be offered on Saturday February 10 and Sunday February 11, at the price of 140 euros for the two full days. However, remember to book online at the museum ticket office.

But that's not all ! On Saturday, February 10 at 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., you can enjoy a 40-minute story-telling tour around the Chinese New Year, entitled : The little fears of the demon Nian, hosted by Justine Perrichon. The latter will be accessible free of charge and without reservation, with your entrance ticket to the museum, subject to availability of course.

Finally, to close it all, on Wednesday February 21, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., you will be able to find screenings, artistic performances and round tables, orchestrated by the Banh Mi Media collective. 6 short films will be screened, focusing on the transmission of culture through cuisine, then a round table will take place, followed by an artistic performance cleverly mixing Hip-Hop dance with the famous Lions dance. And to top it all off, the most gourmands among you will be able to join a succulent buffet with Asian flavors. All available for just 18 euros!

So, tempted? Come experience the Lunar New Year together in a unique joyful and friendly atmosphere, focused on cultural exchange.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ARTS - GUIMET
From February 10 to 23, 2024
52 rue de Rivoli, 75004
FREE ENTRANCE