The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will be inviting a speaker in May to talk about a past Japanese tradition.
Tango-no-Sekku: Japan’s Forgotten Festival is a program that is part of the Morikami Museum’s speaker series. The presentation will educate listeners about Tango-no-Sekku, a holiday for driving away malevolent forces. Over time the festival was replaced by Children’s Day, which is an occasion for celebrating family and spending time with kids.
The presenter for the program is Alan Scott Pate, an author who also sells antique Japanese dolls. His past works include Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyô, and Art as Ambassador: The Japanese Friendship Dolls of 1927. Pate has given presentations in the United Kingdom and Japan.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens opened in 1977. The attraction strives to increase appreciation for Japanese culture in the community. Many events are organized by the museum, such as outreach programs for local schools, monthly tea ceremonies, and traditional festivals. People in charge of activities such as these can use flyer printing to raise local interest and awareness for the programs.
The presentation will be held on Saturday, May 7 at the Morikami Theater and will begin at 1:00 pm. No reservations are required, and the discussion is included in the museum’s admission price. Tickets for Pate’s presentation will be given to guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
