Full Day of Family Fun devoted to Chinese Culture and Heritage
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day celebrating Chinese culture and heritage at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Chinese Cultural Heritage Day takes place on Saturday February 2, 2013 - a day full of live performances, hands-on activities for kids, shopping, dining and more.
The ROM has partnered with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCC) to present this special day of Chinese heritage programming. Heritage Days at the ROM provide a unique opportunity for Canadians to celebrate and learn about their own as well as other cultures.
The celebration includes:
Main Stage Performances
Live music and dance
11 am to 1 pm
Arts & Crafts for Kids
Chinese themed hands-on activities
11 am to 4 pm
Short Film Screening
A selection of Chinese short films including Beijing Opera
2:30 am to 4:30 pm
Brush Painting and Calligraphy
Artists Ken Chui and Jordan Wu give exclusive demonstrations
11 am to 4 pm
Chinese Tea Tasting
Experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony
11 am to 4 pm
Photography Display
Traditional Clothing Display
Over 50 ethnic Chinese costumes
10 am to 5 pm
Themed Shopping
Find unique Chinese themed items for sale in ROM Museum Store
10 am to 6 pm
Themed Menus
Try the mouth-watering Chinese specials in Food Studio
11 am to 4:30 pm
Admission Information
All Chinese Heritage Day activities are included with general admission.
Adults: $15, Students and seniors with ID: $13.50, Children (4 to 14 years) $12, Children 3 and under are free. See the ROM’s website for more information on admission pricing, Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants of Gondwana surcharge prices and Museum hours.