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Symbols of change: Lunar New Year and beyond with Powerhouse

Where
Darling Square Library
Darling Square Library
Levels 1 and 2, The Exchange, 1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket NSW 2000
When

Thursday 20 February from 11am to 12pm

Explore the rich symbolism of the Year of the Snake, a sign of wisdom, renewal and growth.

Through captivating stories and objects from the Powerhouse Collection, uncover how these themes of transformation have shaped cultural traditions and inspired innovation over time. 

This exciting talk invites you to reflect on how transformation influences identity, community and creativity across generations. 

Image credit: A6028 Lanterns (pair), famille rose, porcelain, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign, 1736-1795. Powerhouse Collection.  Purchased 1972.  Photographer Bob Barker.

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