Swoop into the Year of the Wood Dragon and celebrate Losar, the Tibetan New Year, with an afternoon of art. Learn about traditional Losar celebrations and this year’s zodiac animal, the powerful and determined Wood Dragon. Then, explore the galleries, watch a traditional torma butter sculpture demonstration, and more. 

Activities include:

• Create a colorful design inspired by Himalayan butter sculptures
• Mark the Year of the Wood Dragon by crafting this year’s zodiac animal
• Shed the obstacles and regrets from the past year in an activity to inspire cleansing and renewal
• Design prayer flags with your personal intentions and prayers for the New Year
• Watch an expert torma maker create beautiful butter sculptures. Made from flour and butter, these intricate, colorful ritual offerings are displayed in Tibetan Buddhist shrines 15 days after Losar during Chunga Choepa, the Butter Lamp Festival.