Japanese Ambience at Lauritzen Gardens

Come join us for our annual performance at Lauritzen Gardens! We'll be playing at 3:30 pm on Sunday, Oct 6, 2013.

Celebrating the history, people and culture of Japan, the Omaha Sister Cities Association and Lauritzen Gardens will host the Japanese Ambience Festival, with a variety of activities for the whole family.
Festival features include:

• Origami, calligraphy, chop stick practice & special dance by the UNO - Shizuoka University ILUNO students
  
• Japanese games and circle dance by the Omaha Japanese School
  
• Japanese rice cracker snacks & Green Tea
  
• Kite play for children with koinobori
  
• Ikebana and bonsai displays in the Visitor Center 
  
• Special performances will be given by Kokyo Taiko drummers, Koto music, and various martial arts demonstrations.
  

Admission cost for Lauritzen Gardens: 
$7 adult or $3 ages 6 to 12; Garden fee or free if Garden memberMost Ambience activities are free, though some have a minimal cost to cover expenses.
Hope to see you there!

Festival info:
DATE:
October 5 and 6 
 
TIME:
9:00am - 5:00pm
(Both Days) 
  
LOCATION:
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street