Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival! 中秋节
(Sept. 19th - Sept. 20th, 2014)
Take Off Event: Sept. 19th, 2014 6PM - 7:30PM @ Creative Arts Center
6PM- 7PM: Learn to make miniature kite from kite expert Glenn Davison
7PM - 7:30PM: Complimentary Chinese Dinner by China Garden
Suggested donation: $7/adult & $5/children under 12-year-old
Seating is limited, please call
207-200-8168 to reserve your place.
Festival: Sept. 20th,
2014 10am - 3pm @ Indian Trail Park, Brewer Maine
| 10am |
Welcome/Introduction |
| 10:10am |
Lion Dance opening |
| 10:20am |
Kite flying demonstration – Glenn Davison |
| 10:45am |
Chinese Calligraphy |
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Paper Kite making |
| 11:00am |
Paper Crafts – paper cutting & origami |
| 11:15am |
Kite flying demonstration – Glenn Davison |
| 11:30am |
moon cake making |
| 12:00pm |
Dragon dance |
| 12:15pm |
light lunch/snack |
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Fly your own kite |
| 1pm |
Paper kite making |
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Moon cake making |
| 1:30pm |
Kite flying demonstration – Glenn Davison |
| 1:45pm |
Chinese Calligraphy |
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Paper Crafts – paper cutting & origami |
| 2pm |
lion dance |
| 2:15pm |
Kite flying demonstration – Glenn Davison |
| 2:30pm |
Paper kite making |
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Moon cake making |
| 3pm |
closing – fly your own kite |
| * Schedule & activities subject to change
without notice. |
Q&A:
1. What is miniature Kite?
A: A miniature kite is a kite that fit in your pocket and fly
any time. More information can be find
HERE.
2. Do I need to pay to go to the
Festival?
A: No, the Festival is free. But donation is greatly
appreciated.
3. Can I bring my own kite to the
festival?
A: Absolutely. The more kites we have, the better. We will
also have some kites for sale; we also have materials and instructions
at the festival that you can make your own paper kite and fly it.
4. Can I bring my own lunch?
A: Certainly. We will have light lunch and snacks by donation
around noon time. But you are welcome to bring your lunch and have a
picnic at the park, while you watch the kite demonstration.
5. What is mooncake?
A:
Mooncake (Yuebing) is a Chinese bakery product traditionally
eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiujie). Find out More about
Mooncake.
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