Discover rare and spectacular masks from China in this exhibition exclusive to the Immigration Museum. Featuring handmade masks of wood, paper, copper, bronze and fabric, Masks of China explores the significance of masks in Chinese culture and history. The ancient yet still living tradition of mask-making brings together beliefs, myths and symbols from Shamanism and Buddhism, and reflects China’s many ethnic minority cultures. Constructed and painted by hand, some more than 200 years old, these masks symbolise China’s rich and diverse cultural landscape.

Date: Until 24 March 2008
Cost: Adult $12, Concession $6, children FREE (includes Masks of China as well as general Museum admission)

The Masks of China exhibition is being developed by China Museum of the National Cultural Palace, and is generously supported by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People’s Republic of China, the Australian Multicultural Foundation and the Scanlon Foundation.

Media Release: http://internationalstudents.org.au/content/view/35/65/