The Consulate-General of Japan in Houston and the Children’s Museum of Houston would like to invite you to Make a Wish! “Tanabata 七夕” Japanese Star Festival. As legend is told in Japan, two lovers, Vega and Altair, are separated by the Milky Way. They are allowed to meet only once a year on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. This reunion marks the celebration of the Tanabata (meaning the evening of the 7th). Join us as we honor this special occasion through traditional Japanese Dance, Kamishibai (Tanabata storytelling), and the hanging of Tanzaku (wish cards).
SPECIAl EVENTS:
•Kamishibai: Get front row seats as we journey through a Tanabata 七夕 storytelling adventure.
Event Time: 1,2, & 3 p.m. in McGovern Kids’ Hall.
•Traditional Japanese Dance: Join us as we embrace Japanese Culture through traditional dance.
Event Time:12:15 p.m. in the Brown Auditorium and 1:15 p.m. in McGovern Kids’ Hall
•Japanese Moive “Wanko: The Story of Me, My Family and Rock”: The story is based on a real story of the residents and their beloved dog of the island of Miyakejima, which erupted in 2000 and had to be evacuated.
Event Time: 3:30 p.m. in the Brown Auditorium.
ON-GOING EVENTS:
•Stamp Rally: Answer all the questions according to Tanabata and collect stamps on a special Japanese fan for fun!
•Tanzaku: Make a wish, write it down and hang it on a bamboo tree. Send your wishes off into the Heavens through this ancient Tanabata 七夕 tradition.
•Origami: Fold your own unique piece, and take it home as a decorative commemoration of Tanabata 七夕
•Kamishibai Coloring: Bring your Tanabata 七夕 story pictures to life using colorful, creative flare.
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