Celebration of Japanese Culture
May 13, 2018
10:00am to 4:00pm
(Last Gate Admission at 3:15 pm)
The Japanese Garden
6100 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406
(Between Victory and Burbank)
General Admission: $5
Children 12 and under: $3
Seniors (62 over): $3
Gift shop
Tea & Cookies will be offered in the Shoin (Extra charge will apply)
Information: (818) 756-8166 www.thejapanesegarden.com
Japanese Culture Programs at Japanese Garden, Shoin Building and Administration Building. (Free with Admission)
Japanese Doll Display, Administrative Building, 10am to 3:00pm
Japanese Doll Display by SFV Japanese Doll Making Group: View handcrafted Japanese dolls representing traditional folk figures and everyday life. (on-going)
Kamishibai/storytelling, Peach Tree Circle, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Kamishibai: Hear stories of long ago told in a form of visual and participatory storytelling that combines the use of sliding cards as visuals with the engaging narration of a live presenter. (15 minutes)
“A Real Elephant” performance, Shoin Building, 12pm & 2pm (30 mins.)
A Real Elephant: toy theater piece performed in an old suitcase.
Nadia, a little girl, loses her passion for life. All day long she lies in her bed, dull, getting thinner and weaker. Until one day, following a dream she has dreamed, she makes a wish. She would like a real elephant to visit her. Will her father take this challenge and make it happen? Will she get well?
"A Real Elephant" is a theatrical retelling of the children's novel by A. Kuprin, great classical writer, explorer and adventurer. Performed and created by Yulya Dukhovny (30 minutes)
Anime/Manga workshop, Behind Shoin Bldg.,11am to 2:30pm
Anime/Manga drop-on workshop: Join artist, Nori Shirasu, as he demonstrates how to create your own anime/manga character. (on-going)
