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BMAC Lunar New Year cooking demo with Cai Xi
Chef Cai Xi of Cai’s Dim Sum Catering
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BMAC Lunar New Year cooking demo with Cai Xi

Friday, January 28, 2022 — Issue 648

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) will present a free Lunar New Year cooking demonstration on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 5:30 p.m., via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Organized by the Asian Cultural Center of Vermont, the event will feature artist and chef Cai Xi Silver of Cai's Dim Sum Catering, who will teach participants how to make Chinese chive and pork dumplings from scratch.

A list of ingredients will be provided in advance. Register at brattleboromuseum.org.

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