Las Vegas – Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is delighted to announce our
14th annual Thai Festival! This popular festival is a celebration of Thailand’s
culture, dance and food and will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at
11:00 am.
The Museum will kick off this celebration with the following
schedule of fun and pageantry: Starting at 11:00 am there will be a Thai Buffet,
where you can sample authentic Thai cuisine. Then, at 1:00 pm there will be an
invigorating dance performance. Join us at the Performing Arts Stage for the
enchanting 7-10 year old dancers of the Thai Cultural Art Association. Finally,
at 2:00 pm we will be having a craft demonstration where you can enjoy the
opportunity to learn how to make a lotus flower. This will be a fun and
stimulating way to learn about Thailand’s culture and experience firsthand their
dance and cuisine! Don’t miss this wonderful family opportunity!
To add authentication to this exciting event, the Thai Cultural Association
will display a picture of the present King to the temple, decorated with
flowers, the official presentation of the flag, and a performance the
traditional Salutation dance for the King. To assist with learning more about
the native attire, there will also be a display of a collection of dolls wearing
costumes from different areas of Thailand throughout history.
Located in the heart of downtown, Lied Discovery Children's Museum is a
private non-profit organization designed to provide vibrant and engaging
experiences that ignite a love of lifelong learning for children and their
families in the arts, sciences and humanities. Imagine a place where you can
step into a hurricane, make a bubble as tall as yourself, participate in a
chemistry show, dress up and take part in a stage play – all in one afternoon!
Since 1990, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum has been offering interactive
learning adventures through hands-on exhibitions, multicultural performances,
and creative art and science workshops.
Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is located at 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North,
and is open Tue.- Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, Sat. 10 am to 5 pm and Sun. Noon – 5
pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children ages 1 through 17, seniors
and military families. Children under one are free. For more information call
(702) 382-KIDS(5437) or visit the Museum website: www.ldcm.org.
