Otsukimi - Moon Viewing Exhibit
Schedule
Fri Oct 22 2021 at 05:00 pm to Sat Oct 23 2021 at 09:00 pm
Location
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ
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Our annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing is a traditional Japanese celebration of the full moon. This year's exhibit will be sponsored the Phoenix Sister City Himeji committee. Stroll through our warmly lit paths in the full moonlight, and enjoy various Japanese music, arts, exhibits, sake and snacks.Please read below for more information on our Covid19 guidelines and precautions, including limited-time slot tickets and an explanation of our exhibit theme: "花鳥風月 Kacho Fugetsu".
Kacho Fugetsu (花鳥風月) literally reads Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon, and means "the beauties of nature". It is a common theme in Japanese art and poetry. The deeper application alludes to "Experiencing the beauties of nature, and in doing so, learning about yourself" which each season's special animals, plants, smells, and sky inspire. Come to see the autumn beauties of Japan here at the Japanese Friendship Garden this October!
We will be sharing Japanese art and culture throughout the Garden with you as well, including:
Traditional Japanese Music Performances with Shamisen, Bamboo Flute, and Taiko drums
Haiku (Japanese poetry) at the Sister City Himeji Committee Cultural Booth
Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) at our calligraphy booth where you can get your name written in Japanese!
Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) Displays by Ping Wei of Sogetsu Ikebana
Bamboo Art Installations across the Garden
Wedding and Formal Kimono Displays
Large Seasonal Calligraphy Scroll Displays
Tea Garden Cafe - A Special Exhibit and beverage in our Tea Garden (+$5)
Shodo (Japanse calligraphy) at our calligraphy booth where you can get your name written in Japanese!
Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) Displays by Ping Wei of Sogetsu Ikebana
Bamboo Art Installations across the Garden
Wedding and Formal Kimono Displays
Large Seasonal Calligraphy Scroll Displays
Tea Garden Cafe - A Special Exhibit and beverage in our Tea Garden (+$5)
DISPLAYS
Bamboo Art Display
Ben Schrepf - JFG Garden Curator
Candle Art Display
Fumiko Katsuta - JFG Cultual
Collection manager
Kacho Fugetsu Ikebana Art Display
Ping Wei - Ikebana artist
Kimono Display
Junko Horton Collections & JFG
Calligraphy Scroll
Encolor LLC - Tomomi Ishiko & Eriko Saxon Fujiyoshi
Otsukimi Moonlight Art display- Kacho Fugetsu at Tea House
Yoko Ueda & Fumiko Katsuta
ACTIVITIES
Cultural Booth, Haiku Booth & Vintage Market
Sister City Himeji committee
Calligraphy Booth
Encolor LLC
PERFORMERS
Taiko Drumming & Shinobue
ken Koshio and Kenzoo
www.kenkoshio.com
Shamisen
Mike Penny
https://www.youtube.com/user/mikepenny01
https://japanese-music.com/profile/mike-penny/
Shakuhachi (Bamboo flute)
Jin SokuShin
https://www.podchaser.com/creators/jin-sokushin-107ZztLQQN
https://www.facebook.com/jin.sokushin/
FOOD & DRINK
Otsukimi Bar & RoHoEn Pop-up Shop
Kawaba Beer, Jelly Sake, Chestnut cake, Mitarashi Dango, Japanese snacks, ice-cream etc
THE HISTORY OF MOON VIEWING
Instead of going star gazing, the Japanese go moon gazing! Similar to Ohanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) and Koyo (Autumn Foliage) Viewing, the Japanese, who have a distinct appreciation for nature, have a tradition where they take time to enjoy the moon when it is most beautiful.
The word "Otsukimi" means to literally gaze at the moon (月 tsuki means moon and 見 mi means to look). This tradition of enjoying the beauty of the full moon in September and October dates back to the Heian period, from 794 to 1185 A.D. In those days aristocrats would gather together to admire the moon, recite poetry, and play instruments. They would admire the reflection of the moon on the surface of ponds or on the surface of their cups of sake. Many poems written during Otsukimi can be found in the Kokinshu, a famous ancient Japanese poetry anthology.
You too can admire the moon reflecting on our pond at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix and participate in this mindful and restful night during our Otsukimi Exhibit.
COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE:
Similar to Otsukimi 2020, our annual Moon Viewing which we have celebrated as a festival in previous years will be transformed from our large two-day festival into an intimate and socially distanced exhibit this year.
We will not have food vendors however our Otsukimi Bar will be available for authentic Japanese Sake and also various other delicious drinks. Prepackaged Japanese snacks and bottled Japanese teas will be available through our gift shop. The gift shop will be open for the event- limited to 6 people at a time/or a family. Exhibits will be adequately spaced for social distancing. Social distancing will be practiced at the ticket gate line, snack and drink line, and at and around our exhibits.
Regular operational Covid19 guidelines will be in place as well. Please take a look at our Covid19 guidelines here: https://Japanesefriendshipgarden.org
TIMED ENTRY TICKETING
Presale tickets only. Max 130 people per time-slotted ticket. Slots are available every 30 minutes. Masks are required at all times except when eating & drinking. This exhibit features a limited capacity for a sufficiently socially distanced, low-contact, exhibit experience. In order to keep our limited capacity, you may be encouraged to make room for the next time-slotted guests after spending approximately one hour in the exhibit. Our staff will be monitoring capacity for your safety. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you.
PARKING:
Japanese Friendship Garden Parking Lot
Hance Park Lot
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Street parking on side streets surrounding JFG
We look forward to enjoying the moon and the traditions of Japan with you at the Japanese Friendship Garden this October!
For more information go to our website: japanesefriendshipgarden.org
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Where is it happening?
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
