Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Matsuri Festival 2012

This year's Matsuri at Heritage & Science Park was an amazing collage of people, entertainment, the flavors of Japanese cuisine, culture, and great fun! We welcomed honored guests, felt the familiar rhythm of taiko, appreciated the beauty of ikebana and bonsai, viewed gorgeous kimonos, learned about tea ceremony, found treasures to purchase, watched (with curiosity) interesting costumes as they paraded by...and more! Each day brought fun, fantasy, and friends to share all the excitement!


kite, matsuri arizona, まつり アリゾナ,


See more photos from the event here.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Third Annual Ikebana Exhibit

The Garden held a treasure trove of beautiful Ikebana arrangements all weekend. The comment, "the Garden has slipped on some amazing jewelry again this year" fits the show perfectly. Ping Wei's Garden Lecture on Sunday was even more meaningful as he presented it from the Tea House. Artists and guests alike were awed by the addition of these gorgeous, from-the-heart artistic arrangements along the path.

flower arrangement, flowers, 生け花


See more photos from the event here.