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Sushi & Sail on The Lady Atlantic

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:35:09 +0000

Back in July, I blogged about the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach. This art and culture center is a great place to escape to the serene outdoors, to take part in the tea ceremonies and to enjoy the current exhibits. They also host some fabulous events including one that is taking place this weekend, called Sushi and Sail with Taishi.

Taishi is Morikami Museum’s Young Professionals Group. They plan events each year for professionals in their 20’s – 40’s with proceeds going to support the educational programs at The Morkiami. On Friday, they will be hosting Sushi & Sail that will take place on Lady Atlantic on the Delray Intercoastal at Veterans Park from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. This entertaining evening will allow guests to enjoy the gorgeous Florida sunset while they listen to great music, make new friends and enjoy some scrumptious appetizers.

Cost is $35 for Taishi Members and $50 for non-members. Purchase your tickets online or call 561.495.0233 ext 214.

Photo Credit: avlxyz @ flickr

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The Morikami Museum

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:12:13 +0000

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens was developed in 1977. Ever since that time, it has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida. Along with rotating exhibitions, tea ceremonies, and an educational outreach program, The Morikami is home to many Japanese festivals including The Bon Festival which will take place on August 9th.The Bon Festival celebrates Obon, Japan’s traditional 3-day holiday honoring ancestors and thanking for the high quality of life being enjoyed by the living. This festival takes place on one evening and includes drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing, and a street fair. At sunset, the Morikami Pond is filled with lighted lanterns which guide the departure of the ancestors’ souls away. Attendees can purchase lantern sleeves for the Toro Nagashi, or the lantern floating, to honor a lost loved one.

The Bon Festival takes place on Saturday, August 9th from 5:00 9:00 pm. Tickets are $10, $5 for children (7-17) and free for museum members and children 6 and under.

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