Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival

Sunday, June 2, 2013
11 am to 4 pm


A celebration of Japanese culture in a very special spring setting. Martial arts demonstrations, art displays and demos, dance and music performances, children’s games and crafts, authentic Japanese Tea Ceremonies, antique sword displays, Japanese food sampling, the Taiko drummers and more.

There will be Plant Sale specials going on so be sure to stop by and check them out.

Festival activities are free with general admission to the Garden. There is a nominal charge for food and some craft activities.

Garden Season Pass Holders and Friends of the Garden get free admission to this event.

For more information call (780) 987-3054 ext. 2243

In the event of rain, some outdoor performances and demonstrations may be cancelled or delayed. Tea Ceremonies will take place indoors.

 

 Main Stage Events - Kurimoto Japanese Garden
 11:00 am - Opening Ceremonies
                  Dr. Lee Foote, Devonian Botanic Garden Director
                  Consul General Mr. Susuma Fukuda, Consulate General of Japan
 11:15 am - Taiko Drummers    
 12:30 pm - Koto (Japanese Lute)    
 2:00 pm - Awa-Odori Dancers        
 3:00 pm - Finale - Taiko Drummers
 
 Martial Arts Demonstrations - Kurimoto Japanese Garden
 12:00 pm - Noble House Kenjutsu
 1:00 pm - Gojukai Karate
 1:30 pm - Aikikai Aikido    
 2:30 pm - Goshindo Ryu Jujitsu
 
 Tea Ceremonies - Ozawa Pavilion
 12:45, 1:30 and 2:15 pm ($7.50 - ticket required)

 Ongoing Activities - Kurimoto Japanese Garden
 Anime Display
 Antique Sword Display
 Bonsai Display
 Calligraphy Demonstration
 Children's Activities
 Edmonton Community Japanese School
 Japanese Food
 Sushi Wasabi
 Ongoing Activities - Indoor Showhouses & Classroom
 Japanese Embroidery Show & Sale by Marian Preshing
 Chigiri-e (Torn Paper Art) Show & Sale by Joan King
 Chigiri-e Show & Demonstraton by Washi Chigiri-e Group