Hinamatsuri: Girls' Day Celebration

Tickets:

$25/person all inclusive or $50 for family of up to 4 (includes 2 sets of sweets, 2 ikebana arrangements total for group)

JASC members $20/person, $45 for family of up to 4 $25/person (for family of up to 4 (includes 2 sets of sweets, 2 ikebana arrangements total for group)

Hinamatsuri is a Shinto and Japanese cultural holiday. Hinamatsuri means Doll Festival, but the day is also referred to as Girls' Day. This festival is celebrated every year where families pray for the happiness and prosperity of girls. The day boasts a variety of seasonal sweets, crafts, and activities!

The Japan America Society of Chicago is proud to bring this girl-centric celebration which features:

• Complimentary mini ikebana floral arrangement instruction courtesy of artist Reiko Takahashi of Floral Ashirai. Each participant will take home their work!
• Complimentary Ichigo (strawberry) daifuku and sakura (cherry blossom) daifuku. Daifuku are a traditional Japanese sweet or wagashi. The word “daifuku” actually means great luck. It is made by stuffing mochi (Japanese pounded rice cake) with a filling, traditionally a sweet red bean paste called anko. For the Hinamatsuri celebration they are also filled with whole strawberries and pickled cherry blossoms! All sweets are from our partners at Hippo Pastry!
• Kimono and cherry blossom origami folding and instruction.
• Hinamatsuri themed crafts.
• Complimentary selection of on theme teas from our partners at Chicago Tea House

Please do not arrive to the event toward the end as your time to create will be limited...

Space is limited and we strongly encourage you to get tickets soon for this family friendly event! Registration closes 2/27 or upon selling out, whichever occurs first.

***Please note any dietary restrictions before consuming any sweets.

Host or Publisher Japan America Society of Chicago