Year of the Tiger Chinese Cultural Performance
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Performances |
The show will include drums, dragons, dance and more! The celebration continues after the performance with hands-on workshops in Chinese arts and crafts including calligraphy, Chinese knotting, rice-dough sculpture and paper crafts. Other workshops will allow audience members to try their hand at the diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) and ribbons, meet some of the dancers in their beautiful costumes and, for the brave at heart, experience a close encounter with the legendary and protective Lion! Photo opportunities will abound.
This uplifting and inspiring show takes place on Saturday, March 13 at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex Street, Swampscott, at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets for Year of the Tiger are $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Under 2 yrs. is free. Tickets will be available at the door. Many workshops are free; there will be a nominal materials fee of $1 for some of the crafts. Proceeds benefit Swampscott HS students' travel to China.
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3:00-4:00 Stage Performance by Chinese Folk Art Workshop
4:00-5:00 Hands on workshops in Calligraphy, Chinese dough sculpture, paper crafts, Chinese knotting, Chinese yo-yo, ribbon dance, and more.
| COST | ↑ top |
$5 Students and Seniors; $10 adults; Under 2 yrs. free
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
200 Essex St, Swampscott, MA, 01907 map
Directions to Swampscott High School
200 Essex St
Swampscott, MA 01907
I) From Rt 128/95 Heading North -
Take Exit 44B, follow signs for Rt 129 East, Lynn through rotary
A) From rotary, go 3.0 miles on Rt 129 East (Lynnfield St / Broadway)
Go straight onto Rt 129A East (Chestnut St) at Gulf station
[Rt 129 East goes right]
Go 0.4 miles
Turn left on Rt 129A East (Western Ave) at Gibbs & Mobil stations
Go 0.6 miles
Turn right on Rt 129A East (Waitt St / Eastern Ave) at top of hill
Go 0.9 miles
Turn left onto Essex St at Nina’s Market & Osborne Pharmacy
Go 0.6 miles
Turn left into Swampscott High School
II) From Rt 128 & 95 Heading South –
Take Exit 44 to Rt 1 South
Exit for Rt 129 East, Lynn
Follow Rt 129 East through rotary
Follow directions from Step IA above
III) From West of Boston to Rt 1A Heading North –
Take Mass Pike heading East through Ted Williams Tunnel
Take Rt 1A North as you exit Ted Williams Tunnel
Follow Rt 1A to Lynn (becomes Lynnway)
Continue on Lynnway to Nahant rotary
[Rt 1A went left at college]
Go ¾ way around rotary onto Lynn Shore Dr
Go 1.0 miles
Turn left onto Eastern Ave (no sign) at “Entering Swampscott” sign
Go 0.6 miles
Turn right onto Essex St at Nina’s Market & Osborne Pharmacy
Go 0.6 miles
Turn left into Swampscott High School
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- Follow directions above. Bring your friends. Chinese Folk Art Workshop sells our many performances! They're fabulous and the show is uplifting!
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