U-PENN -- 19th Annual Peace around the World -- Saturday, December 6, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm READ MORE FOR DIRECTION

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Saturday, December 6, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
19th Annual Peace around the World

Guests of all ages are invited for the free 19th annual "Peace around the World" holiday celebration. Visitors receive Museum "passports for peace" upon arrival, then "depart" on a world tour throughout the Museum's galleries to explore holiday festivals, history, cuisine, and traditions from China, Haiti, India, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, and Russia. In the spirit of cultural understanding, this joyful and distinctively international celebration includes family crafts to share personal wishes for a peaceful world. Free admission. Supported in part by the William M. King Charitable Foundation, the Women's Committee of the Penn Museum, and CxRA. Rita Sheth and Sudha Ganesh, Bhartiya Vidalaya Cultural Center, focus on Diwali—the Festival of Lights. During Diwali, lights are lit to celebrate the victory of good over evil and welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Ms. Sheth, originally from Gujarat, India, introduces Garba—the folk dance of Gujarat (a Western Indian state) and a traditional dance of Diwali. Ms. Ganesh, originally from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, demonstrates the arts of sari-wrapping and Rangoli (sand art).

2014 PEACE AROUND THE WORLD SCHEDULE
11:00 am – Storyteller Michele Belluomini of Blue Deer Storytelling recounts tales of peace and cooperation
11:30 am – Performance: Popular holiday and children's songs 
12:00 pm – "Celebrations, Past and Present" guided family tour: the Native American Voices exhibition, plus the Africa and Greek galleries 
1:00 pm – Performance by the Episcopal Academy Middle School Singers and Middle School Chamber Ensemble 
1:30 pm – Culinary Expeditions food tour with Museum docent and storyteller Michele Belluomini 
2:00 pm – Performance: Popular holiday and children's songs
2:45 pm – Dance performance: the Bhartiya Vidalaya Cultural Center presents traditional dances from India
3:00 pm – "Celebrations, Past and Present" guided family tour: the Native American Voices exhibition, plus the Africa and Greek galleries

THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON 
1:00 pm – Face painting, balloon art, make-and-take crafts
Free cupcakes for children (while supplies last)
10% Holiday discounts in the Museum Shop (20% for Museum members; 15% for Penn staff and students, University of Pennsylvania Health System, and Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania staff with PennCard or employee ID)

MUSEUM LOCATION **http://www.penn.museum/museum-map.html

3260 South Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19104 
(215) 898-4000 

DIRECTION AND PARKING

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HOW TO GET HERE

In an effort to encourage green ways of getting to the Museum, we have installed brand new bike racks at the Daniel G. Kamin Entrance. We're also conveniently located across from the University City Regional Rail station.

                   The Penn Museum is located at 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 at the intersection of Spruce Street and 33rd Street. Nearby landmarks include Franklin Field, across South Street, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, across 34th Street. Click here to get directions on Penn's website.

 FROM RT-76 Center City Philadelphia 

Take the Walnut Street Bridge to 34th Street and turn left on 34th Street. Turn left on Spruce Street which turns into South Street after you cross 33rd Street. The Museum will be on your right. 

PARKING:

1) Garage 7, located at the corner of South Streets and Convention Avenue, just east of the Penn Museum. Parking can be limited with garage filling early—usually by 7:30 am, some spots reopening after 10:30 am.
Regular Daily Rate (no discounts offered): $21 Monday through Friday, Early morning to 5:00 pm. 
Evening and Weekend Rate (except for special event parking days): $11 after 5:00 pm.
Special Event Parking: (including annual Penn Relays, other Penn Athletics Programming). Special event parking prices differ from everyday prices.
2) The Penn Tower Parking Garage, adjacent to the Museum has limited parking. 

3) Lot 37 at 34th and Chestnut Streets is available Monday through Friday. Lot 37 is closed on weekends. 

4) Other pay lots are in the vicinity and metered parking is available on some streets nearby. 
The following lots are available to the public after 5:00 PM during the week for a $7.00 flat rate:

·         Lot 19 – 34th & Chestnut ($8.00 flat rate on weekends)

·         Lot 23 – 38th & Sansom ($7.00 flat rate on weekends)

·         Lot 39 – 33rd & Ludlow ($8.00 flat rate on weekends)

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