The Mid-Autum Festival or Moon Festival is determined by the lunar calendar and is said to be held when the Moon is shining the brightest. This year it will occur in mid-September. In many Asian cultures, mooncakes are shared with family and friends as a symbol of prosperity and reunion. To celebrate the festival Merri-bek invites you to bring your family and friends and join artist Phuong Ngo to paint, sparkle and bling your own mooncake to take home.

The workshop coincides with the ‘Marvellous Mythical Mates: A Menagerie of Dream Pets' exhibition, a dedicated children's show by Vipoo Srivilasa that explores the theme of belonging.

To learn more about the exhibition, visit Marvellous Mythical Mates: A Menagerie of Dream Pets

Materials provided and all ages welcome.

Please note children must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility Information

If you have access requirements, please let us know by emailing CounihanGallery@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the accessibility of the Counihan Gallery venue, visit our Access and Inclusion page.

Suitable for

Children from 3 - 10 years old

Contact

Counihan Gallery
Phone: 03 9389 8622
Email: CounihanGallery@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Further information

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