Tanabata Japanese Star Festival
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 07/07/2015
The Children’s Museum of Houston and the Consulate General of Japan at Houston invite you to celebrate the Make a Wish! “Tanabata 七夕” Japanese Star Festival.
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The Children’s Museum of Houston and the Consulate General of Japan at Houston invite you to celebrate the Make a Wish! “Tanabata 七夕” Japanese Star Festival. As legend is told in the Japanese culture, Vega and Altair are separated by the Milky Way. They are allowed to meet only once a year on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. This reunion marks the celebration of Tanabata (meaning the evening of the 7th).
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Kamishibai: Experience Tanabata 七夕 with traditional storytelling and learn to write in kanji. Event Times: 11 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. in the Alcove.
Bon Odori: Embrace Japanese culture through this traditional Japanese dance. Event Time: 2:30 p.m. in the Alcove
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Organization:
Children's Museum HoustonLocation:
1500 Binz
Houston, TX, 77004United States
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Phone:
713-535-7213Contact name:
Erika Yanez
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
07/07/2015
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price:
Included with $10 Admission
Ages
0-15 months 15 months - 2 years 2-3 years 4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers All Ages Adults without kids Adults & kids togetherWeb Service