11 am – 5 pmFree Museum Admission
Welcome in the lucky Year of the Rabbit with a traditional Lion Dance (12:30), art-making, live performances by the Chinese Youth Symphony (1:15, 1:45, and 2:15), modern and traditional cultural customs, and more. As the fourth animal in the Chinese horoscope, the rabbit (or hare) represents success and independence. Those born in the Year of the Rabbit are said to value beauty and include Albert Einstein, Frank Sinatra, Pope Benedict XVI, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, queen Victoria, and David Beckham. The year promises peace and tranquility.