The CnT Lab proudly announces that we are partnering with KACF & the Boston Children's Museum in celebrating 2018 Lunar New Year's events @ Boston Children's Museum during the MA school vacation week, Feb.19-23, 2018.   The CnT Lab staff will be onsite to help out the Korean paper folding & crafting events in the Common @ the Museum on Feb.22-23, 12:30pm-3pm.   Come and join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year which is the Golden Dog Year in the Oriental Zodiac.  
​Here's some preview of the K-paper folding & crafting activities @ Boston Children's Museum next week:
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Since the ancient times, the Korean paper folding & crafting (i.e., Jongie jupgi in Korean) has been a significant part of Korean culture.  The Ancient Koreans believed that paper serves in connecting the souls of the dead and the living and is also a medium between man and God (For example, writing one’s hope on a paper, folding it to a plane, and flying it up into the sky is an aspiration to reach God). It is commonly taught to schoolchildren as a part of the lessons on art, science, math, history, and more.  This Korean paper folding & crafting is an excellent technique to improve memory and has been known as an outstanding resource in developing the children’s brain capacity and creativity, fine motor skills, mental concentration, and confidence & happiness by enjoying the work of art. The Korean paper folding & crafting event includes 1) the exhibition of K-paper folding arts, 2) the demonstration of the K-paper folding expert, and 3) children’s interactive participation in a fun and age appropriate way.  Everyone will take their own art work home.
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For more information, visit http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/paper-art-mija-yun
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The CnT Lab will launch a showcase version of the "Tall N Strong" musical performance this coming spring.  we will meet more audience and students through children's museums, schools, and community events.  Look out for your local newspapers this spring.  See you all soon!