Winter Solstice Celebration
Schedule
Sat Dec 21 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA
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Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9 am—4 pmIn-person event
Location: Anila Quayyum Agha’s All the Flowers Are For Me; East India Marine Hall, Main Atrium, Gallery 115
Ritual: $10 members; $20 nonmembers (includes museum admission)
No experience with sound bathing or mindfulness is needed to participate.
Come as you are — we’ll meet you there!
Celebrate the longest night of the year through an array of nurturing programs. Be transported through a meditative sound bathing session, experience a solstice ritual, design your own beeswax candle and enjoy joyous Celtic harp music while sipping on something warm in our café!
SOLD OUT
Sound Bathing
9-10am | Anila Quayyum Agha’s All the Flowers Are For Me
Preregistration required.
This workshop is now sold out! Join us in welcoming the winter season with an immersive solstice sound bathing experience in Anila Quayyum Agha’s All the Flowers Are For Me, facilitated by Brandy Lefsyk.
Sealed water is permitted in the galleries during meditation. We recommend you bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and silence your devices to get the most out of this experience.
Drop-in Art Making: Beeswax Candles
11 am–3 pm | Main Atrium
Included with admission
Prepare for the longest night of the year by making your own source of light: a hand-rolled beeswax candle! Candles have symbolized hope and light for cultures all over the world for centuries. These beautiful, customizable candles make the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
Live Music: Harp Performance by Mary King
1-3 pm | Main Atrium
Included with admission
The harp is one of civilization’s oldest instruments and is central to rituals and celebrations throughout the world. Join us for a performance by master harpist Mary King, showcasing Celtic, classical and seasonal tunes.
Workshop: Winter Solstice Community Circle and Ritual with Tam Willey and Rev. Tracy Rich
2-4 pm | Gallery 115
Pregistration required.
Bring your curiosity and wonder as we make time to connect with the rhythms of the natural world with Tam Willey of Toadstool Walks and Rev. Tracy Rich of Welcoming Journey.
Buy Tickets for the Workshop Here: pem.org/events/winter-solstice-celebration
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Where is it happening?
Peabody Essex Museum, 150 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3701, United States,Salem, MassachusettsEvent Location & Nearby Stays: