Japanese Summer Festival
A Celebration of Traditional Cultural Arts
Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FREE for Garden Members | Cost of Regular Garden Admission for Non-Members
Click HERE for a downloadable PDF of 2016 Japanese Summer Festival Activities
The Japanese Summer Festival features exhibits, demonstrations and unique performances that appeal to all age groups and helps foster a better understanding of the Japanese culture. Most Festival activities are included with Garden Admission, with a small fee required for tea ceremony participation. Admission to the Japanese Summer Festival is always free for Garden Members.
2016 Activities & Performances Include:
Indoor Activities
Rock River Bonsai Society Exhibit
Raku Pottery – Demonstration and displays
Origami – Hands-on demonstrations of Japanese art of paper folding
Fukuwarai Activity – Traditional Japanese holiday game
Falconry Display
Satsuma Button Craftsman-Japanese ceramic button display
Samurai Warrior Costumes– try on costume for a great photo opportunity
Artezanato Studio Festival Vendor– items will be for sale
Ohio Kimono Festival Vendor– items will be for sale
Origami Inspired Artwork by Meagan Weber
Japanese Doll Collection
Outdoor Activities
Ho Etsu Taiko Drum Performance – Japanese drum ensemble
Bujinkan performances – Traditional Japanese martial arts
Koto Performances– Japanese stringed instrument
Awa Odori Chicago– Traditional Japanese Dance
Ms. Seiran Chiba– Calligrapher from Japan
Koi Whisperer– interactive program about koi
Takaaki Saida– Fifth Generation Stonesmith from Japan
Akihiro Mashimo– Bamboo Fence Maker from Japan
Teru Teru Bozu– Traditional handmade doll
Zen Garden Raking
Tea Ceremonies
For those wishing to participate in a more intimate cultural experience, traditional tea ceremonies will be led by members of Urasenke Tankokai and students of Professor Kimiko Gunji. Gunji is Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture in the School of Art & Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the former Director of Japan House at the University of Illinois. Reservations are required for all tea ceremonies. For more information please contact Katie Weston at kweston@andersongardens.org.
Event website for more info: http://www.andersongardens.org/garden-events/japanese-summer-festival-2016/
Register for tea ceremony: http://www.andersongardens.org/gazebo-tea-ceremonies/
