Family Day: Southeast Asia

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Asia Society Texas

Family Day: Southeast Asia

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015

01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
US/Central

Guests are invited to celebrate the arts, cultures, and musical traditions of Southeast Asia. Activities will center around themes from Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Image: Jeff Fantich

About the Programs & Activities

Art Projects
Activities will take place from 1-4 pm

Community Landscape
Craft the façade of a street scene in Singapore’s famous Little India neighborhood, the renowned Angkor Wat in western Cambodia, the futuristic Petronas Towers in Malaysia, or the historic Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. Recommended for ages 7 and older.

Filipino Gold Adornments
Shape your own golden bracelets, crowns, and pendants based on the craftsmanship of classical Filipino goldsmiths. Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Woodblock Printing
Design a unique pattern inspired by batik from Indonesia and Malaysia or tell a visual story based on woodblock folk artwork from Vietnam. Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Performances and Demonstrations
Demonstrations and performances will be announced October 2015.

Jade Stone Cafe at Asia Society
Special menu items:

Thai Tacos
Choice of coconut shrimp, grilled chicken, or beef; lettuce, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, lime wedges, sriracha aioli, peanut sauce, served in flour tortillas

Vietnamese Banh Mi
Choice of grilled chicken or beef; cucumbers, carrots, jicama, fresh cilantro, fresh jalapenos, sriracha aioli, on a mini baguette

HOURS & ADMISSION

Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday (free admission all day), 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday and major holidays.
Free for Members, $5 Nonmembers, $15 Families of Four, $20 Families of Five. All sales final.

Directions & Parking

Free Parking
Paid Parking
Street Parking

Parking in Asia Society Texas Center's lot is $7 for 1-24 hours. Entrances on Caroline and Austin. Limited free and paid street parking is also available.

Special Offers / Dining

Java Lava Cafe
Serving 100 percent premium Kona coffee from KarmaSu Coffee Farm in Hawaii, plus breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats, Java Lava Cafe is open for extended breakfast hours Tuesday–Saturday.

Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
https://asiasociety.org/texas/java-lava-cafe