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Talks and tours
Location
Date and times Saturday 21 February 2026 | 3-4pm (sold out)
Prices Free for Members

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This year for the museum's Lunar New Year celebration we have an exclusive talk about the festival.

Lunar New Year and its symbols in east and south east Asia

The Year of the Horse promises to be one of dynamic energy. So let’s start with an enlightening and fun-filled talk on why the Chinese zodiac is so important and what its signs represent. We will look at the symbols and traditions related to this festive period and why they remain so significant to this day. But pay attention, as the session will end with a quiz!

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