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<p class="MsoNormal">August 29, 2018<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nanaimo Museum<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A Feature Exhibit for Children at the Nanaimo Museum<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Everyone loves a special occasion — be it India’s <i>Diwali</i>, the New Year in China, the Jewish celebration Hanukkah, Toonik Tyme in Iqaluit or Canada Day. The Nanaimo Museum’s fall feature exhibit,
<i>Kids Celebrate!</i>, is a travelling exhibition from the Canadian Museum of History.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Kids Celebrate!</i> invites children ages 5 to 12 to learn about the many celebrations that are practiced in their own communities. “The hands-on activities provide a great opportunity for generations of families to visit the museum
together,” says Aimee Greenaway, Curator at the Nanaimo Museum. “The exhibit is designed to engage curious young visitors.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The exhibition is divided into four zones, each evoking a different season, family and community setting. Children can learn more about the many celebrations that Canadians enjoy throughout the year – from food, music, decorations and games,
to the values of giving, sharing and hope for the future. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Kids Celebrate! Saturdays</i> will focus on specific celebrations or traditions. On September 29<sup>th</sup>, children can participate in Culture Days with the Sounds of Celebration theme – filling the gallery with noise using DIY instruments
and an On Beat Bingo game. October 27<sup>th</sup> will feature our annual Haunted Coal mine and a spooky selfie station. November 10<sup>th</sup> is the fifth day of Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. Children can try their hand at creating rangoli-inspired
chalk art, colourful designs traditionally created at the front door during this festival. Admission to
<i>Kids Celebrate! Saturdays</i> is by donation, and all activities are available from 11am - 3pm.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Kids Celebrate!</i> runs from September 12 to November 24. The Nanaimo Museum is open 10am-5pm, Monday to Saturday. For more information please call 250 753-1821 or visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca. The museum is located in the Vancouver
Island Conference Centre.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Aimee Greenaway<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Curator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nanaimo Museum<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">250 753-1821<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:aimee@nanaimomuseum.ca">aimee@nanaimomuseum.ca</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Steph Kveton<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nanaimo Museum <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">250-753-1821<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:steph@nanaimomuseum.ca">steph@nanaimomuseum.ca</a></span><sub><o:p></o:p></sub></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Malcah Sussman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coordinator, Travelling Exhibitions</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Canadian Museum of History<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:Malcah.Sussman@museedelhistoire.ca">Malcah.Sussman@museedelhistoire.ca</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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