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Gardens for Peace

Event Type
Reception/Open House
Sponsor
Japan House
Location
University of Illinois Arboretum - Japan House Gardens (Pre-order for Matcha Cafe online)
Date
Sep 10, 2024   5:30 - 6:30 pm  
Cost
Watching the calligraphy execution and folding cranes is free and does not require purchase of the matcha and mochi.
Registration
Pre-order matcha and mochi
Contact
Diana Liao
E-Mail
dliao3@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

Japan House will be featuring Japanese artist Seiran Chiba for a large-scale calligraphy execution of the character for peace. Following that is a live raking of the dry rock garden to showcase the character as a raked pattern. Afterward, there will be an origami crane foldraiser to support the Seattle Peace Garden. This free event will occur outside in the gardens. Please prepare accordingly. Pre-order for Matcha Cafe online

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