Here is a celebration of wonderful myths, folklore traditions and legends around the world on this weekend on Saturday – February 16 & Sunday – February 17, 2019 at Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, London, E14 4AL. The two days free events will run from 12 pm to 4 pm.
The festival has been organized to mark the International Language Day on February 21 and all are invited to join the events to know the legends, myths and folktales around the world. There are various activities, tales, creative workshops, music & dance performances etc taking place at the weekend.
Saturday – Feb 16
Tepa Putul clay workshop at Pocahontas room, basement; suitable for ages 5+; Time: 12.30-1pm, 1.30-2pm, 2.30-3pm & 3.30-4pm. Get your free ticket from the front desk.
Data Flow printing workshop at Jack Petchey room, basement for ages 5+; Time: 12-1.30pm & 2-4pm.
Mythical masks at Ground floor foyer for all ages, Time: 12-4pm.
The Whispering Forest at Ground floor foyer and first floor for all ages, Time: 12-4pm.
Traditional Chinese music at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for ages 5+, Time: 12.30-1.15pm, 1.45-2.30pm & 3-3.45pm.
Creature cubes at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for all ages, Time: 12-1.15pm & 1.45pm-4pm.
Nian shadow puppets at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor, for all ages, Time: 12-1.45pm & 2.15-4pm.
If fish could fly at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for all ages, Time: 12-2.15pm & 2.45-4pm.
The chill out zone at Sainsbury Study Centre and Archive, floor 1 for all ages, Time: 12-4pm.
Storytelling stage at Warehouse of the World, floor 2 for ages 5+, Time: 12.15-12:45pm & 3-3.30pm
Stories from Africa, India and Bengal at floor 2, Time: 12.45-1.15pm & 3.30-4pm.
River myths at Floor 2, Time: 1.15-1.45pm & 2.30-3pm
Ancient Greek myths at Floor 2 and an artistic display of the story created by Greenwich’s Stationer’s Crown Woods Academy in Greenwich students, Time: 1.45-2.15pm.
Afro-Caribbean folktales at Floor 2
Whale tales at outside Sailortown, floor 2, for ages 7+, Time: 12.15-12.45pm, 1.45-2.15pm & 3-3.30pm.
Free Facepainting at Many East Ends, floor 2 at 12-4pm.
Shpresa Programme community performance at Wilberforce Theatre, floor 3 for all ages, Time: 1-1.20pm.
The Farthing Bundle Woman of Bow at Quayside room, floor 3 for ages 5+, Time: 12-12.30pm, 1.30-2pm & 3-3.30pm.
The legend of Arawelo at Quayside room, floor 3 for ages 5+, Time: 12.45-1.15pm, 2.15-2.45pm & 3.30-4pm.
Sunday – Feb 17
Tepa Putul clay workshop at Pocahontas room, basement for ages 5+, Time: 12.30-1pm, 1.30-2pm, 2.30-3pm & 3.30-4pm. Get your free ticket from the front desk.
Ravens of the Tower printing workshop at Jack Petchey room, basement for ages 5+, Time: 12-1.30pm & 2-4pm.
Mythical masks at Ground floor foyer for all ages, Time: 12-4pm.
The Whispering Tree at Ground floor foyer for all ages.
IROKO Theatre Company at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for ages 5+, Time: 12.15-1pm & 2.30-3.15pm.
Creature cubes at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for all ages, Time: 12-1.15pm & 1.45pm-4pm.
Nian shadow puppets at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for all ages, time: 12-1.45pm & 2.15-4pm.
If fish could fly at Chris Ellmers gallery, ground floor for all ages, Time: 12-2.15pm & 2.45-4pm.
The chill out zone at Sainsbury Study Centre and Archive, floor 1 for all ages, Time: 12-4pm.
Storytelling stage at Warehouse of the World, floor 2 for ages 5+, Time: 1-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm.
Ancient Greek myths at floor 2 and an artistic display, Time: 1:30-2pm & 3:30-4pm.
An Irish tale at floor 2, Time: 2-2:30pm.
Afro-Caribbean folktales at floor 2
Whale tales at outside Sailortown, floor 2 for ages 7+, Time: 12.15-12.45pm, 1.30-2pm & 3-3.30pm.
Free Facepainting at Many East Ends, floor 2, Time: 12-4pm.
Community performances at Wilberforce Theatre, floor 3 for all ages, Time: 1-1.40pm.
The Farthing Bundle Woman of Bow at Quayside room, floor 3 for ages 5+, Time: 12-12.30pm, 1.30-2pm & 3-3.30pm.
The legend of Arawelo at Quayside room, floor 3 for ages 5+, Time: 12.45-1.15pm, 2.15-2.45pm & 3.30-4pm.
This is a wonderful festival to know about culture around the world and free family weekend suitable for entire family. Make your kids to know about magical myths, arts & crafts, stories and performances.
These are free drop in events and for more details please visit https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands/whats-on/myths-and-legends-festival?id=194608.
