Celebrate! with "Lion Dance and Kung Fu Traditions Come Alive!"

Join us for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Performance Troupe for an exhilarating experience to appreciate the precious arts of lion dance and kung fu. These traditions — preserved for thousands of years — embraced by Wah Lum's diverse practitioners promote healthy minds, bodies, and spirits for all ages, while making invaluable community connections to the vibrant arts and culture community of New England.
Between musical performances, enjoy some creative activities and explore the Museum galleries.
On this day, the JFK Library will offer free admission to Museum galleries from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to all visitors. Youths ages 17 and under are always free.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• "Lion Dance and Kung Fu Traditions Come Alive!" by the Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Performance Troupe

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Enjoy maker activities related to Chinese creative traditions in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Visit the Museum galleries to explore the early 1960s and the Kennedy administration

The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural experiences through the arts as an important component of a democratic society.

This is an inclusive program and both people with and people without disabilities are always welcomed. A Flexible Calming Space (quiet room) is available for anyone who needs a break at any time, especially anyone experiencing sensory overload.

Please note that in order to optimize your comfort and enjoyment, reservations are recommended for all visitors to this free program. Make a reservation online or email [email protected]. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Children are seated on a carpeted floor with their caretakers and additional seats are available for people with disabilities, seniors, and others unable to sit on the floor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking is free at the JFK Library.

A Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library.

To make your experience safe and enjoyable, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests, staff, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry. See our FAQ for more details.

Info: Join us for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Performance Troupe for an exhilarating experience to appreciate the precious arts of lion dance and kung fu

Info: Enjoy maker activities related to Chinese creative traditions in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Visit the Museum galleries to explore the early 1960s and the Kennedy administration

Info: Join us for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Performance Troupe for an exhilarating experience to appreciate the precious arts of lion dance and kung fu

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