Japanese Garden Festival at Descanso Gardens features taiko drummers, ikebana and more!

Drummers from Kishin Daiko perform in the Under the Oaks Theater – Courtesy photo

Descanso Gardens celebrates the art and culture of Japan at the annual Japanese Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9. The weekend includes taiko drum performances, ikebana display, a garden tour and more. Festival activities are free with admission to the Gardens. Activities include:
Ikebana display, both days, 9am – 5pm: Ikebana, the art of flower arranging, is one of the most actively practiced of Japan’s traditional arts. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana promotes a contemporary and international understanding of this art form.
Japanese Garden tour, Saturday only, 10am: Dr. Kendall Brown, professor of Asian art history and author of “Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America,” leads an in-depth tour of the Descanso Japanese Garden.
Camellia Lounge, both days, 11am – 3pm: Patina will sell distinctive Japanese cuisine, sake and beverages.
Taiko drummers, both days, 11:30am & 1:30pm: Always a crowd pleaser, the taiko drummers from Kishin Daiko perform their feats of percussive magic.
Admission to Descanso Gardens is $9 general, $6 seniors/students with I.D., $4 children 5 to 12; children 4 and younger free. Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Information: (818) 949-4200 or www.descansogardens.org
About Descanso Gardens:
Established as a public garden in 1953, Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge 91011. The Gardens are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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