Super Saturday: Spring Celebrations Along the Silk Road
Saturday, March 28, 2026. Saturday, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
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Free; registration required. $5 Ticketed Performance (Free for AST Members)
Celebrate the season of renewal at Spring Through the Silk Road, a family-friendly event that highlights Asia’s rich springtime traditions including Nowruz, the Persian New year, and Eid ul-Fitr, the joyous holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Enjoy a day filled with dance, music, storytelling, and hands-on crafts designed for all ages, inspired by celebrations that honor new beginnings across the Silk Road. Meet artists and cultural groups as they share art, activities, and stories that bring centuries-old customs to life and invite families to learn, play, and celebrate together.
Artist at Work: Nowruz Coloring Cards
Watch an artist bring scenes from Persian epics to life, and design your own Nowruz postcard to celebrate the Persian New Year.
Clay Lotus Flower
Discover the beauty and symbolism of India’s sacred lotus flower as you craft your own clay creation to take home.
Ebru Water Marbling
Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of creating intricate, colorful patterns by painting on the surface of water. Watch artists in action as they demonstrate this mesmerizing technique and share the history behind this elegant artistic tradition.
Egg Decorating
Decorate eggs with various plant motifs that represent different Arab countries and symbolize fertility and renewal of life for the spring equinox.
Gold Foil Engraving
Celebrate the Year of the Horse by creating a shimmering gold foil engraving inspired by traditional motifs and symbolism.
Henna Art
During Eid and other traditional celebrations, henna is used to adorn hands with meaningful designs. Watch an artist demonstrate this beautiful art form and receive your own henna design.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree Collage
Celebrate the arrival of spring through hanami, the Japanese tradition of flower viewing, by creating a cherry blossom tree collage inspired by the beauty of blooming sakura.
Roman Community Mosaic
Inspired by ancient Roman mosaic art, collaborate with fellow visitors to create a vibrant community artwork piece by piece.
Silk Road Display
Explore the wonders of the Silk Road and discover how trade, art, and ideas traveled across continents, connecting cultures from East to West.
Silk Road Script: Arabic Calligraphy Live
Discover the flowing beauty of Arabic calligraphy, a Silk Road art form blending spirituality and geometry. Watch live demonstrations and learn how words become visual poetry.
About Super Saturday
Dive into diverse arts and cultural traditions across Asia in our all-ages Super Saturday events each month! Designed for kids and adults alike, each Super Saturday features hands-on activities and includes complimentary access to the Explore Asia exhibition and the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery.
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