Summer Crafts that Celebrate Asian Cultures

Summer camps and programs are right around the corner and whether you are planning for overnight campers or a day program, I’m sure that “arts & crafts” are an important part of the mix. Why not give your crafts an Asian twist or have an international celebration where you teach about many cultures while having … Read more

Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (CANCELED), Hartford, CT

When: August 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT

CRAFT ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELED AT THIS EVENT The Dragon Boat & Asian Festival in Hartford CT has invited Jennifer DeCristoforo back on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 to bring Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts to this wonderful Asian culture event. She will offer hands-on children’s Chinese craft activities and be signing books. Come to Hartford … Read more

Riverfront Recapture Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, Hartford, CT

When: August 17, 2019 all-day
Where: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA

The Dragon Boat & Asian Festival in Hartford CT has invited Jennifer DeCristoforo back on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 to bring Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts to this wonderful Asian culture event. She will offer hands-on children’s Chinese craft activities and be signing books. Come to Hartford and enjoy all the free activities, performances, food … Read more

Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, Hartford CT

When: August 18, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA

The Dragon Boat & Asian Festival in Hartford CT has invited Jennifer DeCristoforo back Saturday August 18th, 2018 to bring Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts to this wonderful Asian culture event. She will offer hands-on children’s Chinese craft activities and be signing books. Come to Hartford and enjoy all the free activities, performances, food and … Read more

Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, Hartford CT

When: August 20, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA

The Dragon Boat & Asian Festival in Hartford CT has invited Jennifer DeCristoforo back Saturday August 20th, 2016 to bring Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts to this wonderful Asian culture event. She will offer hands-on children’s Chinese craft activities and be signing books. Come to Hartford and enjoy all the activities, performances, food and exciting … Read more

Summer Sun and Chinese Dragon Fun

Lucky Bamboo Crafts have been part of the fun over these summer weeks. Life is a little slower, the weather is divine, and what better time to enjoy sharing crafts and Chinese culture with kids. In July I headed to the Bangor Chinese School with my daughter to lead a workshop during their Chinese Dragon Camp. … Read more

Chinese Crafts for Summer Camps

Hello, Summer! We are enjoying the change of pace in Maine as the state swells with visitors looking for beaches, ice cream, lighthouses and relaxation. Many of your kids are also headed to summer camps in places like Maine, and camps are a great place to introduce Chinese crafts. (I think you knew where I was … Read more

Chinese Culture Craft Kits

          Happy Spring! In Maine I should add a few more exclamation points this year… whew we have had a long wait. But I can now divert attention away from frigid weather and vitamin D deficiency and think crafts again. I am putting up a crowdfunding campaign soon for my newest … Read more

Spring of Hope

Spring has sprung! We are waking up in Maine as the weather gradually gets milder, the grass gets greener, and we look ahead to a busy summer. Lucky Bamboo Crafts has been waking up as well. This was a big month for our local organization, Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine, especially after the … Read more

Mid-Autumn Moon and Maine Chronicles

Hello friends, Well, summer is winding down, although the September weather is pretty splendid so far! Did it feel “normal” in Maine despite pandemic woes? Pretty much. I did some great activities and had a few visitors, while enjoying Portland, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Camden, and beach, beach, beach! One summer outing of note was visiting … Read more