Lunar New Year celebrations at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Gatineau, Quebec, December 22, 2005 – In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is hosting musical performances in the Grand Hall for the public’s enjoyment. On January 8, a Chinese musician will play the guzheng (pronounced "goo-zheng"), one of the most ancient Chinese traditional music instruments. The guzheng is a plucked stringed instrument that belongs to the zither family.
Then on January 22, enjoy a traditional music and dance performance by the Korean ensemble Samulnori. The name of the group means "four instruments"— in this case, four percussion instruments: the kwaengwari, the jing, the janggu, and the buk.
Lunar New Year
Performance by a Chinese musician
Sunday, January 8 – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Grand Hall
Free with Museum admission
Lunar New Year
Performance by Samulnori
Sunday, January 22 – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Grand Hall
Free with Museum admission
More information is available by calling (819) 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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