Tanabata: Japan’s Star Festival
Family Program
Sunday, July 9, 1-4 PM
Make a wish as we explore the Tanabata legend of star-crossed lovers (Hikoboshi and Orihime) through a shadow puppetry performance led by Kanako Hiyama, in an interactive setting with joyful songs. In addition, create your own Milky Way stars, Hikoboshi and Orihime dolls, paper ornaments and a tanzaku, thin paper strips for writing wishes to decorate bamboo branches. Recommended for children ages 3-10 and accompanying adults.
Event Schedule:
| 1:00 PM | Festival begins. Pre-theater craft making; festival-related food is available for purchase. | |
| 2:00 | Puppetry Theater Presentation | |
| 2:45 | Crafts: Tanabata dolls and paper ornaments to decorate bamboo trees (tanzaku) | |
| 4:00 | Festival ends |
Tickets: $15/$8 members; children ages 2 or under free. Space is limited: advance ticket purchase recommended.
This program will be photographed and video-taped. Program content subject to change.
Related Resources:
Essay: Japan’s Star Festival (Tanabata)
Lesson Unit for Educators: Tanabata
Healthy Japanese light meals, snacks and festival-related refreshments available for purchase by 
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Student and Family Programs are supported by the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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Education and Family Programs are made possible by Chris A. Wachenheim and The Norinchukin Foundation, Inc.
Additional support is provided by James and Beatrice Del Favero and James Read Levy.
- Sunday, July 9, 2017
- 1:00 pm