Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA, public events list

Christmas Parol Family Event:
A Filipino Tradition

Saturday, November 20, 2004, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
2-for-1 museum admission for participants; Advance reservations required

The Haggin Museum is proud to offer a family event that will be part of a Stockton-wide celebration of a 100-year-old Filipino Christmas tradition known as parols. All through the holiday season, these star-shaped lanterns, representing the Star of Bethlehem, can be found hanging outside homes and along the streets of cities and small towns throughout the Philippines. Parols are traditionally made from simple materials like bamboo sticks, crepe paper, and a candle, although the present-day parol can take many forms.

At this event, families will create their own unique parols using colored cellophane, trim, doilies, garland, and papel de japón (Japanese paper) to cover a star-shaped frame of bamboo. Local members of the Association of Filipino American Educators Dance Troupe will assist visitors in making these stars and then lead a procession with the completed parols to the Haggin Room. After performing the traditional Christmas dance Sakuting, dancers will lead visitors in a simple dance with their parols.

Participants in this Haggin program are invited to join a parol parade and party in downtown Stockton in December. Parols may also be donated for auction to benefit Stockton’s Little Manila Foundation and the Filipino American Historical Society’s museum fund.

There are a limited number of spaces available, so contact Curator of Education Marilyn Guida at (209) 940-6315 or mguida@hagginmuseum.org today to reserve your space at this program.

2004 Art Adventures for Families:
Christmas Tree Sculptures

Saturday, December 11, 2004
1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Ancient Arts
Free with museum admission; Advance reservations advised

Families with children ages 6-12 are invited to create a mini-Christmas tree using foam cones and cotton balls. The museum will provide all the materials to decorate the tree, including glitter, sequins, beads, string, etc.

Finished trees can be given as a holiday gift or used for home decoration.

To reserve a space at this workshop, contact Curator of Education Marilyn Guida at (209) 940-6315 or mguida@hagginmuseum.org.

The Haggin Museum's 2004 Public Programs and Events Schedule at a Glance
Special Events and Performances	Attend musical programs, historical performances, exhibition openings, and other events sponsored by the museum's Education Department and auxiliaries
Art Adventures Series for Families	Bring your family with children ages 6-12 for a monthly hands-on art workshop
U-34 Elements Events	Come to the Haggin for a monthly social night hosted by the U-34s
Department of Museum Travel Events	Take an escorted trip to enjoy the arts and history
*Free Admission Days*	The Museum is free to all visitors one day a month

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