Free and open to the public
Freer|Sackler Presents: IlluminAsia: A Festival of Asian Art, Food, and Cultures
Saturday, October 14, 5 pm–12 am
Sunday, October 15, 11 am–5 pm
Join us for a festival of Asian art, food, and cultures on the National Mall to celebrate the grand reopening of the Freer|Sackler. Free and open to the public, the IlluminAsia festival will transform the museums’ grounds with an Asian food market, interactive cooking and art demonstrations, live performances by members of the Silk Road Ensemble, and dozens of local and international artists. Inside, visitors can experience the reimagined galleries and innovative exhibitions, as well as performances, conversations, and other immersive activities.
IlluminAsia kicks off at 5 pm on Saturday, October 14, with the museums reopening at 6 pm. The evening program will light up the night with a sea of lanterns and light displays, stunning video projections on the Freer Gallery facade, and a night market featuring Asian food stalls, hosted in partnership with Asian American community organizations. In addition, visitors can experience video installations and DJ soundscapes. The activities and museums will be open through midnight.
During the day on Sunday, October 15, the food market will continue alongside cultural programming for all ages throughout the museums and outdoor gardens. Activities include hands-on art-making workshops, storytelling, conversations with artists and curators, and international performances. Visit freersackler.si.edu/reopening for more details.
Afterward, our celebration continues with a full reopening season featuring a spectrum of special public programs and activities.
IlluminAsia is copresented with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
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