Monkey
King: A Journey to
at
Children’s Museum of
Manhattan
In
partnership with the China Institute and the Asia Society the Children’s
Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) will celebrate the Asian Year of the Monkey (2004)
with a dynamic, interactive exhibition, Monkey
King: A Journey to China. A full schedule of creative workshops,
programs and performances that will share the rich and varied culture and
traditions of China with all families will enhance the exhibition.
Kids
will discover the astonishing superpowers and humorous foibles of Monkey King,
the unique hero of the Chinese epic Journey
to the West (Xiyouji).
The story of Monkey
King has influenced art and culture, and been avidly shared by Chinese parents
and children for generations. Now, its adaptation as an interactive exhibition
will enable this timeless epic to resonate with museum visitors of all ages.
Opening on January 23rd,
2004 for six months at the
Children’s Museum of
Manhattan,
The Tisch Building,
212 West 83rd
Street, New York, NY 10024.
Museum public hours: Wednesday
– Sunday 10am – 5pm.
At
CMOM we recognize the best way to build cross-cultural understanding and mutual
respect is to foster recognition, appreciation, and familiarity of another
culture’s creations. Folktales have always been seen as valuable companions to
textbooks in teaching history and culture to young children. By presenting
Chinese culture through this authentic story, CMOM hopes to impart cultural
knowledge and profound respect for China while stimulating imagination.
Contact CMOM
212-721-1223
www.cmom.org