O Hanami | お花見 2020
Celebrate spring in style with our annual spring festival, O Hanami! The annual spring festival, O Hanami, is a family-friendly celebration of both spring and Japanese culture at the Nikkei National Museum & Centre
Date/Time: Apr 3 2020, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Burnaby, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre6688 Southoaks Crescent
P: (604) 777-7000
Tickets
Cost: $5.00
Find tickets: here
O Hanami is the Japanese tradition of welcoming spring and enjoying the transient beauty of cherry flowers. This annual celebration at the Nikkei Centre is all about appreciating the beauty of nature and having fun!
Festival highlights include Japanese dance, Taiko performances, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese cultural art displays, workshops, tea ceremony, children’s activities, kimono dressing, and a variety of Japanese cuisine and shops!
O Hanami Eve
Friday, April 3: 6pm-10pm
$5 admission and free for NNMCC members + Children under 5
Hatsune Miku x Nikkei Centre
Hatsune Miku exclusive merchandise, and public viewing of "Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2019". Bring your own smartphone or tablet for a workshop and a free giveaway!
Dahaza Performance
Kotoba Forest Secret Lounge by Tasai
Food and Shops
O Hanami
Saturday, April 4: 11am-4pm
$3 admission and free for NNMCC members + Children under 5
A range of performances/demonstrations will be on offer: taiko, traditional Japanese dance and various martial arts. Program/Schedule will be posted on our website. There will also be Japanese food vendors and shops. Please check our website for the list of vendors.
Tea Ceremony, ICHIGO ICHIE | お茶席, 一期一会
ICHIGO ICHIE | 一期一会, a cultural concept meaning the treasuring of the unrepeatable nature of a moment, will be performed by the Urasenke Chado Club with grace and beauty.
Kimono Dressing
A kimono is a traditional and elegant garment from Japan. To fully immerse yourself in the experience, try on a kimono during O Hanami! You will wear a kimono chosen and dressed by experts from Satsuki-kai.
Displays
All are welcomed to enjoy the Japanese art on display on both days throughout the centre during the O Hanami!
Nikkei Museum
Find out about and explore the exhibit, "Nikkei" and enjoy shopping at the museum shop during the event! Open on Friday and Saturday.
Ticketing information:
Weekend passes will be sold online. Please bring your smartphone with your ticket barcode/QR code to the event.
One day admission tickets are only sold at the door on each Friday and Saturday.
Admission is free for visitors wearing kimonos. Saturday only!
Gather your friends & family and come to the Nikkei Centre, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!
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