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Museum lets children discover Muslim culture

By Agence France-Presse in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2016-03-05 08:26

The United States may have seen an unprecedented anti-Muslim backlash in recent months, but one New York museum has challenged perceptions by teaching children about the wealth and diversity of Islamic culture.

The Children's Museum of Manhattan on the Upper West Side has been turned into an indoor playground where children can touch and experiment with artifacts of Muslim culture in a vibrant, colorful exhibition.

One little girl wraps a piece of Senegalese fabric around her middle like a sarong and wriggles around. "It's lots of fun for dancing!" she said.

Museum lets children discover Muslim culture

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