CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

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  Art Sushi (Decorative Sushi) Workshop with Motoko Eto – Sakura Edition

  Cedar Room

  Join Motoko Eto, a certified Art Sushi instructor trained in Japan, to create beautiful Sakura- themed decorative sushi in this hands-on, fun, and beginner-friendly workshop! Perfect for sushi lovers, beginners, or anyone looking to add a splash...
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  Haiku Installation

  GREAT LAWN

  The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational attracts writers from all over the world to submit poems from which winners are selected in six categories. The winning haiku are then given to emerging and established artists from cultural...
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  Ikebana Display by Vancouver Ikebana Association

  FLORAL HALL

  Ikebana, the Japanese word for flower arrangement, is based upon certain principles of art which are recognized the world over. Come join us to observe the beauty of Ikebana.
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  Ikebana Workshop with Vancouver Ikebana Association

  Cedar Room

  The Japanese art of flower arranging will help you focus on the natural beauty of your surroundings. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basic techniques of ikebana in an easy to understand way. Give yourself a break and treat yourself by c...
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  Japanese Garden & Water Yo-Yo Fishing By Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association (VJGA)

  GREAT LAWN

  Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association (VJGA) consists of professional gardeners and landscapers, and they promote Japanese Gardens through construction, maintenance and educating techniques. Please enjoy their beautiful Japanese garden that was...
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  Japanese language and cultural experience with Vancouver Japanese Language School(VJLS)

  Cedar Room

  Founded in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, culture and community. This year’s workshops will be Japanese language lessons. Workshop attendees will lea...
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  Kare-San-Sui (Japanese Rock Garden) Workshop by Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association (VJGA)

  Cedar Room

  Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of Karesansui, the Japanese art of dry landscape gardening, where nature’s beauty is expressed through the careful arrangement of rocks, sand, and other natural elements. This hands-on workshop is guided by ...
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  Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC

  VISITOR CENTRE-Woodland B

  Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC Tickets for Sake Sampling will be sold outside of Woodland B in the Visitor Centre. This area will be accessed once you have entered the Garden Plaza.Standby for additional details.
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  Sakura Kids Tent by Jpcanada

  GREAT LAWN

  Sakura Kids Tent is located on the lawn near the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association’s Japanese Garden Exhibit. Sakura Kids Tent is a space where little ones can explore Japanese-themed experiences! Enjoy fun activities, collect stamps, and r...
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  Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association

  VISITOR CENTRE-Classroom

  Tea Ceremony Demonstration by Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association Chado, or the Way of Tea, is a comprehensive cultural practice that embraces the art, religion, philosophy, social life-virtually every aspect of life. Urasenke grand master ex...