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MUSEUM CALENDAR
All the dates for events and exhibitions at the Olympic Museum Lausanne |
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| Date |
Activity |
Event |
02/02/2008
26/10/2008 |
Temporary exhibition |
Beijing 2008
For the duration of the exhibition, the Olympic Museum introduces its visitors to modern China, that is, both the change process underway in society because of the catalyst of the Olympic Games, but also what remains of China's Eternal Empire. This introduction is presented through many means of expression: exhibitions, activities and demonstrations, concerts, documentary festival, educational kit, guided tours and workshops |
06/02/2008
26/10/2008 |
Young visitors activity |
Educational programme for schools (8-16 year olds
From February to October, The Olympic Museum is offering several different formulas to approach the Beijing 2008 programme
Educational kit designed as a guide to the visit for teachers and childcare workers. Download from www.olympic.org/pedagogie
Guided tour followed by a workshop (games, practical exercices) organised around a study on cultural identity
Registration only, CHF 50 + entrance ticket |
19/04/2008
20/04/2008 |
General public activity |
Thoughts on modern China
Four months before the Olympic Games, the Olympic Museum is organising meetings with artists, as well as documentaries and photos |
19/04/2008
20/04/2008 |
General public activity |
Screenings, documentaries, films: selection of documentaries (China Villagers Documentary Films by Wu Wenguang, videos of the students of the Beijing Sport University and videos of schoolchildren from Beijing on the theme "Sport in my city". Calligraphy and introduction to Chinese: demonstrations and introductions. From 2.30 p.m. |
| 20/04/2008 |
General public activity |
Contemporary Art - Performance by Li Wei
Born in Beijing in 1970, Li Wei is among the greatest Asian artists. He works on specific sites in collaboration with teams specialised in acrobatics. At the heart of his work is the experience of the body in improbable positions. The performance will be followed by a chance to meet the artist. At 2.30 p.m.
Tea ceremony
More than a simple drink, tea is a real institution in China. There, they call it "chá". It is common to offer tea to people visiting one's home. The Olympic Museum therefore invites its visitors to try this thousand-year-old beverage. At 4 p.m. |
| 20/04/2008 |
Sunday Concert |
Leclair, Staude, Reger, Berio, Boccherini & Bartok
Founders of the Asasello Quartet, winners of the Migros Prize 2003, Rostislav Kojevnikov and Barbara Kuster, violins, play duets by Leclair, Staude, Reger, Berio, Boccherini and Bartok, At 11 p.m., Museum auditorium, price: CHF 22, subscription: CHF 60 for the five concerts |
| 18/05/2008 |
Sunday Concert |
Quatuor Gémeaux
The string quarter from Basel, winners of the Migros Prize 2007, return with Mozart, Ravel and Hugo Wolf. At 11 p.m., Museum auditorium, price: CHF 22, subscription: CHF 60 for the five concerts |
| 08/06/2008 |
Sunday Concert |
"Scaramouche" by Milhaud
Laurent Estoppex, saxophone, and Virginie Falquet, piano, play "Scaramouche" by Milhaud and introduce the works of Paule Maurice and Caroline Charrière. At 11 p.m., Museum auditorium, price: CHF 22, subscription: CHF 60 for the five concerts |
| 08/08/2008 |
General public activity |
Opening of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
At 9 a.m.: Taijiquan in the park. At 2 p.m.: Live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony. At 5.30 p.m.: Refreshments offered by the Museum and Beijing cuisine at the restaurant. At 9 p.m.: Pipa & Rock - a fusion project. Special concert by Yang Jing, one of the greatest pipa (Chinese lute) virtuosos accompanied by Swiss musicians (voice, guitar, keyboard, bass and percussion) |
08/08/2008
10/08/2008 |
General public activity |
Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing. Weekend special
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.: Paper cutting. Demonstrations by Han Jing, artist and President of the Xi'an's Paper Cutting Association. Fan dance, Chinese painting, calligraphy and music. With the Qin Shi Shu Huà Shè Compagny (only Saturday & Sunday) |
09/08/2008
24/08/2008 |
General public activity |
Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
At 9 a.m.: Taijiquan. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Live and pre-recorded broadcasts of the competitions on a big screen. At 12 a.m.: Gastronomic fortnight. Beijing cuisine prepared by two chefs from the Hotel Management School of Beijing. From 5.30 to 8 p.m.: Athlete aperitif. In partnership with Lausanne FM, results and highlights of the day enjoyed with a drink. Debates and lounge music. Live broacast from Beijing |
16/08/2008
17/08/2008 |
General public activity |
Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing. Weekend special
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
From 2.30 to 5.30: Martial Arts (wushu). With Master Rong Jun and his pupils. Calligraphy. Demonstration by Yan Sabrina |
22/08/2008
24/08/2008 |
General public activity |
Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing. Weekend special
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.: Acrobatics show. With the Guizhou Acrobatic Troup |
| 27/09/2008 |
General public activity |
8th Museums Night: Chinese Night
From 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.: Guided tours of the "Beijing 2008" exhibition
Chinese opera. With the special presence of the artists from the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre (songs, acrobatics, music and masks)
Yangge & Yaogu, traditionnal dances. Demonstrations and introduction by Wu Hua and his dancers
Chinese cooking at the restaurant |
| 28/09/2008 |
General public activity |
Guided tour of the "Beijing 2008" exhibition by Gérald Béroud, sinologist and Director of SinOptic (services and studies of the Chinese world). At 11 a.m., free entrance |
12/10/2008
16/10/2008 |
Young visitors activity |
28th Olympic Week
The 28th Olympic Week, dedicated to 9-15 year olds, brings the Beijing 2008 programme to a close and offers new workshops on China.
Every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Traditional games & sports. Demonstration and introduction to wushu, street games. Music. Workshops with Yang Jin and the students of the Zurich Conservatoire. Calligraphy and introduction to Chinese. Make ink, hold a brush, trace caracters, learn some useful words. Kites. Make and decorate a kite before flying it in the air. Closing ceremony Wushu show and kite parade |
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