Floating Lantern Ceremony
Schedule
Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Queens Gardens Bunbury | Bunbury, WA
ποΈ Saturday 20 September 2025 | 3pmβ7pm
π Friendship Park, Queens Garden β Bunbury WA
FIRST RELEASE OPEN: 50 LANTERNS AVAILABLE
(More will be released in the coming months).
Join us for a magical afternoon of Japanese-inspired activities, creativity, reflection, and connection at the Bunbury Garden Labyrinth.
β¨ What to Expect:
Decorate your own lantern to float at sunset or take home
Walk the labyrinth in a community ceremony
Try on kimonos (gold coin donation)
Japanese tea ceremony (free)
Kidsβ craft workshops ($5)
Lolly drop with Kite Kinetics
Live Japanese music
Spring sunshine, good vibes, and meaningful moments
π¨ Lantern Options:
Float Your Lantern β $25 (includes floating base, returned after event)
Take-Home Lantern β $15 (for display only, not for floating)
Pre-order your lantern via the ticket link β limited numbers available!
π Sunset Ceremony:
At sunset, weβll gather in the centre of the labyrinth and walk together to the foreshore for the floating ceremony. Itβs a gentle, reflective moment to honour loved ones or release a wish into the water.
ποΈ Free entry to the festival β just purchase your lantern in advance if youβd like to join the ceremony. Lantern numbers are limited and wonβt be available at the gate.
π± Please note: only floating lanterns provided with a base may be placed on the water. All lanterns are eco-friendly and collected afterward.
ποΈ Come early, get creative, soak in the atmosphere, and be part of something truly special.
Where is it happening?
Queens Gardens Bunbury, 52A Stirling St, Bunbury WA 6230, Australia, BunburyEvent Location & Nearby Stays: