On April 27, the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford will organize the fourth KAZARI: Bonsai Display Competition.
The competition focuses on creating a harmonious display of hanging scroll, bonsai tree, and an adjacent plant or stone to display in a tokonoma alcove.
KAZARI is a judged competition and the prize money awarded in honor of the contributions of Japanese-American citizens for the best displays is $2,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place.
During KAZARI the Clark Center also offers a full day of special programs like tours of the Clark's private Japanese garden, tea demonstrations in the new studio, and a bonsai and antique fair.
The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture is located at 15770 Tenth Ave, Hanford, CA 933230. www.ccjac.org (559) 582-4915
Download the RSVP form here to reserve your spot as attendance to the special programs is limited.
PROGRAM
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
KAZARI: Bonsai Display Competition
$5 for general admission, Clark Center members free
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11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bonsai Exhibition at the Bonsai Garden
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11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bonsai and Antique Fair
Selected bonsai as well as antiques and artworks.
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11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Garden Tour by Bob Boro, Landscape Architect
Tour of the Japanese garden of the Clark Residence.
60 minutes; $10/$15 per person
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12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Tea Demonstration
Mrs. Kay Tokumoto, a master of the Urasenke School, will perform, prepare and serve powdered Japanese green tea in the serene setting of the new bonsai garden.
45 minutes; $10/$15 per person
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Expert Lecture by Kathy Shaner, Curator of the Golden State Bonsai Federation Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
$15/$25 per person
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5:30 - 6:30 pm
Wine and Cheese Reception in the Japanese Garden of the Clark Residence
$10/$15 per person