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Explore the bright and colourful world of children’s clothing and accessories this Children’s Season through art installations and a series of fun-filled programmes such as treasure hunts and children’s workshops! Learn more about the symbolic meanings of animal, flower, and fruit motifs worn by the Chinese as you time travel back into the past. Download our brochure for more details.
Unlikely Dwellers of the Urban - Yarnbombing @ Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Date: 27 May – 2 July 2017
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Animal characters will be invading Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall this Children's Season! Inspired by motifs found on traditional Chinese children’s clothes, these creatures will fill our education gallery with colours! Our veranda will also be yarn bombed with colourful tassels and decorations, inspired by the costumes and movements of the Lion Dance. Come and discover these special guests at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall!
Little Designers – Heritage Hunt @ Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Date: 17 June – 18 June 2017
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Ready for an adventure? Head down to Balestier and join us for the Heritage Hunt @ SYSNMH! Take on exciting challenges as "Little Designers" and discover the different meanings behind Chinese motifs of animals, flowers and fruits! To register, please click here.
Twist Your Own Auspicious Motifs
Date: 3 June – 4 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Traditional Chinese children’s clothes are filled with motifs that carry different meanings! Discover what they are as you make your own!
Make Your Own Auspicious Pouch
Date: 25 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Create your own pouch with different Chinese motifs! To register, please click here.
Make Your Own Storyboard – Story Of Eight Immortals!
Date: 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Many of the designs on traditional Chinese children's clothes are inspired by Chinese myths and legends. Learn about them at our special storytelling session, and tell the story of the Eight Immortals by creating storyboards with fabric! To register, please click here.
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