The Japanese holiday of Kodomo no Hi, which is a day set aside to celebrate all children, is being observed at The Japanese Garden here in Portland this May.
The Portland Japanese Garden, located at 611 SW Kingston Avenue, offers a way to learn about Japanese culture in a quiet, serene environment, as well as experience various Japanese celebrations, such as the upcoming Kodomo no Hi. The day, which will be observed on May 7, will include a variety of activities, some of which mirror those that take place in Japan on the holiday.
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In Japan, special shobu leaves (sweet flags) are placed in children’s baths on Children’s Day to ward off evil spirits. Also, youngsters are served special delicacies such as chimaki (bamboo leaf-wrapped sticky rice dumplings) and kashiwa-mochi (steamed dumplings containing sweet bean paste wrapped in oak leaves).
At the Portland celebration, koinobori (carp streamers made from cloth) are flown to attract good fortune to children. Families can enjoy taiko music performed by young people, and kids can make their own origami and take part in a scavenger hunt.
The price of admission includes access to art exhibitions, the Umami Café, Garden Gift Shop, and the oriental gardens. Admission is free for children 5 and under, while ticket prices for youth 6-17 is $15.95, for students showing ID it is $17.95, seniors 65 and over play $18.95, and admission is $21.95 for adults under 65.
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11404 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97220
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Wed: 9:00 - 5:00
Thu: 9:00 - 5:00
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