Two Morikami Events for our Ancestoral Spirits remembered.
Events at http://www.morikami.org
Write Your Wishes at The Morikami's Tanabata Activity
Date: July 5 - 9, 2006 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
In Japan Tanabata is held on the evening of July 7. It traces its origins to a legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and the Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year- on the seventh day of the seventh month. Other Asian countries have similar customs, known as the Star Festival.
In Japan, children and adults write their wishes on narrow strips of colored paper, known as tanzaku, and hang them, along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches placed in the backyards or entrances of their homes. Mirroring that tradition, visitors to the museum can write their own special wishes for the future and place them on Tanabata bamboo in the museum lobby.
Cost: Free with Museum Admission. Reservations are not required.
http://morikami.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=profile&id=2152
Don't forget: Bon Festival 2006 Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Bon Festival Overview: Inspired by Obon, Japan's traditional three-day holiday honoring ancestors and thanking them for the quality of life enjoyed by the living, The Morikami celebrates Bon Festival in one fun-packed evening. Highlights include rousing taiko drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing with audience participation, ghost stories, and a street fair with games and vendor booths. The highlight of the evening begins at sunset when Morikami Pond is transformed into a tranquil sea of lighted lanterns which, in accordance with Japanese custom, guide the departure of ancestors' souls who have come for a brief visit among the living. A special fireworks display caps the enchanting evening.
Regular admission is $10 Adults (18 and over), $5 children (7-17), free for museum members and children 6 and under. (No special senior discounts are available)
Entertainment Schedule:
5:00pm - 9:00pm Ennichi Street Fair (games and activities for children)
5:15pm - 5:30pm Taiko Drum Performance by Fushu Daiko
5:45pm - 6:15pm Bon Odori (Bon Dance)
6:30pm - 7:00pm Taiko Drum Performance by Fushu Daiko
7:15pm - 7:45pm Bon Odori (Bon Dance)
8:00pm - 8:15pm Taiko Drum Performance by Fushu Daiko
8:30pm - 9:00pm Toro Nagashi (floating of the lanterns)
9:00pm - - Fireworks Display
*Entertainment schedule subject to change without notice*
Lantern Sales: Lantern sleeves for the Toro Nagashi (lantern floating) ceremony will be on sale starting at 5pm the night of the event. The cost is $5 per sleeve and is the perfect way to honor and remember a lost loved one. There is a limited amount of sleeves available and they cannot be purchased in advance. Make sure to get yours early in the evening as they sell out every year!
3 pages of photos/slideshow for last year.
http://morikami.org/index.php?src=photo&srctype=lister&album=Bon%20Festival%202005&category=Festivals
For your convience: Keep informed on Fushu Daiko http:/www.fushudaiko.com
FYI: We were surprised to end up on a long line of cars to get in. So please think of this when you go. Either head out early, or have a full tank of gas in the car!
You can request an email reminder up to 3 days in advance. Hope to see you there!
[ back to top ] added 6/12 as my side navagation does not work as it should, on the side.
posted by LadyIrene @ 6/04/2006 01:14:00 AM
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