Destination Asia Festival: An Evening in Japan
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Gather for a memorable evening inspired by the traditions of Japan.
Upgrade your Destination Asia Festival experience by purchasing tickets to An Evening in Japan, an exclusive program of Japanese art, music, and cultural traditions held in The Morton Arboretum’s Ginkgo Room on Friday, July 31, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The evening’s program includes contemporary koto musical performances, a showcase of Japanese textiles and clothing, a Japanese whisky tasting, and a complementary sake spritz or nonalcoholic pineapple ginger spritz. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a historic nihonto (Japanese sword) from the Muromachi period, dating to approximately 1532–1555.
At 8:00 p.m., step outside to attend the Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony, or watch from the Ginkgo Room’s floor-to-ceiling windows as the lanterns are released onto Meadow Lake.
This event is for attendees aged 16 and older.
Tickets
Purchase An Evening in Japan tickets and member tickets online.
Learn more and get tickets to An Evening in Japan: https://arb.eco/4b1LPEU.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony
The Destination Asia Festival kicks off on Friday, July 31, with engaging performances, culinary delights, and a breathtaking Japanese lantern display known as Toro Nagashi on Meadow Lake.
Toro Nagashi, (灯籠) “toro”, means “lantern”, while (流し) “nagashi”, means “cruise” or “flow.” Toro Nagashi is a traditional element of the Obon festival in Japan. Each lantern is dedicated in memory of a loved one who’s passed away, or a wish for the future, and is launched into a lake or river at night for everyone to admire.
Walk the Meadow Lake trail to admire hundreds of floating lanterns flickering in the calm waters. Viewing of the lantern ceremony is free with Arboretum admission or Arboretum membership. For an additional cost of $12, purchase a lantern to release as part of the ceremony, while supplies last.
Purchase a lantern online: https://arb.eco/4vMpuDK.
Tickets include general admission to The Morton Arboretum to enjoy the Friday evening program of the Destination Asia Festival, entrance to An Evening with Japan in the Ginkgo Room, a complimentary sake spritz or pineapple ginger spritz, as well as a Japanese whisky tasting.
Food options are sold separately.
Learn more about the Destination Asia Festival: https://arb.eco/443ieXY.
Presented in partnership with the Heritage Museum of Asian Art and the Japanese American Service Committee.
Upgrade your Destination Asia Festival experience by purchasing tickets to An Evening in Japan, an exclusive program of Japanese art, music, and cultural traditions held in The Morton Arboretum’s Ginkgo Room on Friday, July 31, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The evening’s program includes contemporary koto musical performances, a showcase of Japanese textiles and clothing, a Japanese whisky tasting, and a complementary sake spritz or nonalcoholic pineapple ginger spritz. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a historic nihonto (Japanese sword) from the Muromachi period, dating to approximately 1532–1555.
At 8:00 p.m., step outside to attend the Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony, or watch from the Ginkgo Room’s floor-to-ceiling windows as the lanterns are released onto Meadow Lake.
This event is for attendees aged 16 and older.
Tickets
Purchase An Evening in Japan tickets and member tickets online.
Learn more and get tickets to An Evening in Japan: https://arb.eco/4b1LPEU.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony
The Destination Asia Festival kicks off on Friday, July 31, with engaging performances, culinary delights, and a breathtaking Japanese lantern display known as Toro Nagashi on Meadow Lake.
Toro Nagashi, (灯籠) “toro”, means “lantern”, while (流し) “nagashi”, means “cruise” or “flow.” Toro Nagashi is a traditional element of the Obon festival in Japan. Each lantern is dedicated in memory of a loved one who’s passed away, or a wish for the future, and is launched into a lake or river at night for everyone to admire.
Walk the Meadow Lake trail to admire hundreds of floating lanterns flickering in the calm waters. Viewing of the lantern ceremony is free with Arboretum admission or Arboretum membership. For an additional cost of $12, purchase a lantern to release as part of the ceremony, while supplies last.
Purchase a lantern online: https://arb.eco/4vMpuDK.
Tickets include general admission to The Morton Arboretum to enjoy the Friday evening program of the Destination Asia Festival, entrance to An Evening with Japan in the Ginkgo Room, a complimentary sake spritz or pineapple ginger spritz, as well as a Japanese whisky tasting.
Food options are sold separately.
Learn more about the Destination Asia Festival: https://arb.eco/443ieXY.
Presented in partnership with the Heritage Museum of Asian Art and the Japanese American Service Committee.
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