Phoenix Kingdoms Public Opening

Be among the first to explore the mysteries of two ancient, phoenix-worshipping cultures and enjoy dance performances, Hanfu costumes, and family activities.

Join us for a celebration worthy of the flamboyant Zeng and Chu cultures, whose luxuriously decorated artworks make their United States debut in Phoenix Kingdoms. Dancers from the Xiaopei Chinese Dance school and NorCal Hanfu Association performers in period costume set the stage for a dynamic encounter with revelations from China’s ancient past.

The exhibition opens at 12 p.m.; early birds can visit the Shriram Experiential Learning Center for all-ages art activities or stop by the Citywide Youth Arts Festival in Bowes Court. The Cha May Ching Boutique and Asian Box will be open for shopping and dining all day.

Opening Ceremony Schedule:

10 AM: Formal Opening Remarks (Bogart Court)

10:25 AM: Ribbon-cutting  Ceremony (Bogart Court)

10:45 AM: Dance Performance (Bogart Court) 

12 PM: Phoenix Kingdoms Opens (Yang Yamazaki Pavilion) 

10 AM–2/3 PM: Hanfu performers wearing Qin- and Chu-style costumes (Bogart Court and Pavilion)

Tours:

11 AM: Collection Galleries (Meet at membership desk)

2 PM: Phoenix Kingdoms (Meet at exhibition entrance)

All Day (10 AM–5 PM):

Into View: New Voices, New Stories (Hambrecht Gallery)

SFUSD Arts 2024 Citywide Youth Arts Festival (Bowes Court)

Family-friendly Activities (Shriram Experiential Learning Center)

Shopping (Cha May Ching Museum Boutique) 

Dining (Asian Box)

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