Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Auckland Libraries
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Auckland Libraries
Auckland Libraries welcomes the Lunar New Year with an exciting range of events and activities to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Local libraries are hosting more than 80 events across the region, including children’s Storytimes, craft activities, workshops and cultural performances, along with their regular classes and activities for Mandarin speakers.
“The Lunar New Year is always an important celebration at Auckland Libraries,” says acting Libraries and Information Manager Kim Taunga.
“Acknowledging important cultural events strengthens Auckland as a diverse city and gives people an insight into the backgrounds of their fellow Aucklanders.
“We are delighted to host an innovative programme of events that inspire learning and participation,” she says.
Auckland Libraries has a large collection of resources that range from Asian-language books and magazines, to online services like Chinese Digital Community, Dragonsource and Press Display.
Year of
the Horse events include:
Mandarin iPad workshop, Botany
Library
Sunday 9 February, 1.30pm - 3pm
Learn how to
use an iPad to read Chinese magazines and download eBooks
from the library. Seating is limited so bookings are
essential, 09 272 0010 or
botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Traditional
Chinese dance, Massey Library
Friday 7 February, 10.30am
- 11am
Colourful costume, beautiful music and elegant
dance! See Chinese dancers from a dance group based in New
Lynn Community Centre perform traditional Chinese
dances.
Korean calligraphy workshop and exhibition,
Highland Park Library
Saturday 25 January, 1pm -
3pm
Explore Korean calligraphy with experienced artists
through a hands-on workshop. All ages welcome and great for
the whole family. Drop in from 23 January to see an
exclusive exhibition of works from the artists. Supported by
the Asian Safety Education and Promotion Charitable Trust.
Bookings: 09 535 5935 or email
geumrosa.lee@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Chinese film
afternoon: Blue Kite, Birkenhead Library
Sunday 26
January, 1pm – 3.30pm
This film, directed by famous
Chinese filmmaker Tian Zhuang Zhuang, won the Grand Prix at
the Tokyo International Film Festival and Best Film at the
Hawaii International Film Festival in 1993. It follows the
life of a family in Beijing in 1950s and 1960s. It is banned
in China. This is a free showing of this film in Mandarin
with English subtitles, and is suitable for mature
audiences.
Visit www.aucklandlibraries.co.nz to find out about activities in your local area or pop into an Auckland library near you and celebrate the Year of the Horse with us.
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