The Guimet Museum promises a special weekend dedicated to martial arts, Saturday June 15 and Sunday June 16. On the program, a series of captivating events ranging from screenings to art demonstrations martial arts, including guided tours highlighting the sport in the museum's collections. At the heart of the collections, a free invitation to the practice of Qi Gong will be offered in the Khmer Courtyard, allowing participants to move and breathe in harmony with the movements of this ancient art. The sessions will take place at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m., offering several opportunities to discover the benefits of Qi Gong.

Free on presentation of the entry ticket and subject to availability.

For those who wish to explore the museum's collections from a different angle, commented tours entitled "The body in motion" will be organized at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. These visits lasting 1 hour 15 minutes will offer a new look at the museum's works, highlighting the representation of the movement through different cultures and eras.

Free on presentation of an entry ticket

On Sunday, June 16, don't miss the choreographic performance with Yan Allegret, who will present "Rosée que ce monde", a martial arts solo paying tribute to the Japanese poet Issa. This moving performance will take place at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Buddhist China Halls, offering spectators a unique and contemplative artistic experience.

Free on presentation of an entry ticket

Finally, to end this weekend in style, the show "The Little Dragon approaches its prey and with its tail it strikes" will be presented at 4:15 p.m. Suitable for children aged 10 and over, this show tells with keenness and humor the adolescence of a young boy who finds his bearings in genre cinema, particularly through the films of Bruce Lee. A touching story that invites laughter and reflection on the construction of identity through the passions of youth.

Full price: €18 Free for under 26s
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An event not to be missed for all lovers of culture and martial arts.

GUIMET MUSEUM
6 place d’Iéna, 75016
Open every day 10am-6pm, except Tuesday
Full price: €13, Reduced price: €10
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