Experience Southeast Asia at the Musical Instrument Museum

This June, the Musical Instrument Museum is hosting a vibrant journey through the music and culture of Southeast Asia! Come explore the sounds of the region through traditional instruments and captivating performances. 

During the Musical Instrument Museum's Explore Southeast Asia event, you can enjoy curator talks, traditional dances, live performances, and more. The variety of activities is amazing! 

Events on Saturday, June 8:

• Film Screening: Bali: Beats of Paradise (12:30–1:30pm) 
• Workshop: Thai Flower Dance (2:30–3:00pm)
• Performance: Thai Flower Dance (3:30–4:00pm)

Events on Sunday, June 9:

• Performance: Lion Dance Opening (1:00–1:15pm)
• Performance: Cultural Fashion Show (1:15–1:45pm)
• Performance: Binasuan Filipino Folk Dance (2:30–2:45pm)
• Performance: Salip and Banga Dance (2:45–3:15pm)
• Performance: Dok Champa Lao Dance (3:15–3:30pm)
• Performance: Trống Cơm Dance (3:30–4:00pm)

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Events Happening Saturday and Sunday

• Craft: Wayang Puppet (9:00am–4:00pm)
• Instrument Exploration: Gamelan Ensemble (9:00am–4:00pm)
• Photo Booth (9:00am–4:00pm)
• Guest Talk: Vietnamese Musical Instruments: Diversity and Distinctiveness (10:30–11:00am)
• Gallery Tour: Southeast Asia (11:30–11:45am)
• Pop-Up Performance: The Sound of Ðàn Tranh (12:15–12:30pm)
• Pop-Up Performance: Rojak Jam (1:45–2:00pm)

Programming is supported by the Arizona Asian American Association. Programming is supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts.

For more on the scheduled events, visit https://mim.org/events/experience-southeast-asia/2024-06-08/

Are you excited for Experience Southeast Asia? We sure are! Check it out on June 8-9, 2024. 

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