Tuesday 15 July, 15:00

“Summer special” – an Object, a Sound, a Story: Meeting the Salmon Boy

MEG
Free, reservation required

Family visit to discover an aspect of the MEG temporary exhibition.

As part of the “Partir en livres” program, whose theme this summer is “The animal and us”, let’s discover the story of the boy kidnapped by the salmon because he disrespected them. After observing the Salmon Chief Mask, let’s listen to the story of Shanyaak’utlaax in the library’s music room. The tour ends with a listening session to Alaskan native sounds.

In French.

Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65,
1205 Genève
Photo Credit: © MEG, J. Watts
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Photo Credit: © MEG, J. Watts

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