Join in the celebration of Japanese traditional Children’s Day on May 3rd at Yume Japanese Gardens (1 to 4 p.m.)
Goldfish netting will test their dexterity, summer yukatas will keep them cool and colorful, origami lessons will give them a chance at making their own paper creations, and there will be more traditional Japanese toys than ever to intrigue them.
This event will end our Spring garden viewing season, so come for a last look at the gardens before we close for the summer.To purchase tickets go to: www.tucsonjapanesegardens.org. Tickets prices: $10 member adults, $15 nonmember adults; children under 10 years are free.
Childrens’ Day is celebrated in Japan on May 5th, which used to be Boys’ Day. Girls Day is still celebrated on March 3rd with doll displays. In Hawaii the Japanese tradition of Boys’ Day is still alive, so families fly the koinobori (koi fish wind socks) on bamboo poles outside their homes, representing the number of boys in the family. Special treats are also served for the boys in the families.
Enjoy Childrens’/Boys’ Day.