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April 2010

April 2010

Events and exhibitions at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.

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Plants of China Trail

Explore the Winter Gardens to discover plants from China which are used in Chinese food and medicine, and those with symbolic meanings in Chinese… Read more

30 Jan - 9 May 10

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Feast of Food

11am, 1pm & 2pm Make food dishes from clay to create a feast for the afterlife. Collect your free tickets from museum reception at 10am. Read more

7 Apr 10

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From Tea to Tigers

11am - 3pm Symbolism trail of plants and animals in China. See a traditional tea ceremony and taste different teas. Drop in activity with tea… Read more

9 Apr 10

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Guided Tours

1pm Enjoy guided tours of the exhibition with our volunteer guides. Tours available in English and Mandarin. Read more

12 Apr 10

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Chinese Games Galore

11am - 3pm Find out about popular sports and games in China with a day of demonstrations and have-a-go activities. Make a kite, try kung fu, table… Read more

14 Apr 10

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FOSUMS Talk: The Origins of Sunderland Museum

This talk is about the development of Sunderland Museum, comparing Sunderland with others in the region. Changing fashions in collecting and the… Read more

15 Apr 10

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What a performance!

11am, 1pm & 2pm Make Chinese opera masks and listen to Chinese opera music. Read more

16 Apr 10

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Free talk: A Modern Plant Hunter in China

A Modern Plant Hunter in China 1pm - 2.30pm Find out about current plant conservation projects in China with Martyn Wilson from the Royal… Read more

21 Apr 10