Shofuso

Come celebrate Tanabata, the annual Japanese star festival at Shofuso on July 11th. Tanabata is the one day a year where two celestial lovers, Orihime and Hikoboshi, are said to meet. We celebrate this meeting of star crossed lovers by appreciating the beauty of the cosmos and the wonders of the night sky. And we invite you to celebrate with us!

- Learn about the holiday
- Listen to Kamishibai storytellers
- See traditional Tanabata decorations
- Make Tanabata themed papercrafts
- Place your Tanzaku wish for the rest of the year on a bamboo tree

(Decorations will be on display through July 16)

All activities are included with admission to Shofuso. Visit https://ow.ly/ebXz50ZmyHT for tickets and information.

Saturday, July 11th
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives
Philadelphia, PA 19131

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