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Event
Moon Viewing
The Seattle Japanese Garden presents
MOONVIEWING
OTSUKIMI
Saturday, August 17, 2013
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Gates will open at 6:00 pm
Enjoy the Seattle Japanese Garden after-hours at Moon Viewing. During Moon Viewing, the garden is beautifully lit with paper lanterns, luminaries and floating boats. In Japan, o-tsukimi or moon viewing festivals welcome the arrival of the full moon. Celebrate Moon Viewing at the Seattle Japanese Garden with performances by local artists.
Performances will include:
FUJIMA DANCE ENSEMBLE performing traditional Japanese dances
KUNIKO TAKAMURA and MARCIA TAKAMURA of MIYAGI-KAI performing classical and contemporary koto music
YASUKO HONJO HARRIS on the shinobue, a traditional Japanese wooden flute
View the full moon (weather permitting) through telescopes provided by the SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY.
Seattle TANKOKAI will present a Tsukimi Chakai (Moon Viewing Tea) at 6:15, 7:15 & 8:15 p.m. in the Shoseian Teahouse. Tickets for the Tsukimi Chakai are $10 (plus $15 event admission) by advance reservation on Brown Paper Tickets.
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LocationSeattle Japanese Garden (View)
1075 Lake Washington Blvd. East
Seattle, WA 98112
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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