BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.6//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@nashvillenoise.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T210000 DTSTAMP:20240821T014104Z URL:https://www.nashvillenoise.com/events/10th-japanese-moon-viewing-cheek wood/ SUMMARY:10th Annual Japanese Moon Viewing Festival at Cheekwood DESCRIPTION:Japanese art\, gardens and culture will shine during an enchant ing  afternoon and moonlit evening at Cheekwood Estate &\; Gardens. Ch eekwood’s annual  Japanese Moon Viewing Festival\, or Otsukimi\, takes place near the date of the Harvest  \n\nMoon and is held in partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan and Japan  American Society of Tennes see.  \n\nDuring this special 10th annual event\, guests can immerse the mselves in Japanese  traditions and the splendor of the Cheekwood gardens while enjoying tea ceremonies\, watching musical performances and partaki ng in a variety of art activities. \n\nThe Japanese Moon Viewing Festival will be held Sunday\, September 15 from 4 p.m. to 9  p.m. Nashville Mayo r Freddie O’Connell will give remarks during the welcome ceremony  at 6 p.m. \n\n“The celebration of the Harvest Moon is a time of reflection and appreciation\,” said  Jonathan Contrades\, the Cultural Programs Co ordinator for the Consulate-General of  Japan in Nashville. “The Japane se Moon Viewing Festival at Cheekwood is an  extraordinarily unique event in our region with cultural performances and  demonstrations that are ha rd to find anywhere else. We hope everyone will enjoy the  event.” \n\ nSchedule of Events \n\nMain Stage | Arboretum Lawn \n\n5 p.m. – Tea C eremony \n\n5:30 p.m. – Performance by Nashville Taiko \n\n6 p.m. - We lcome Ceremony and Performance by Choir SAKURA \n\n7 p.m. - Tea Ceremony and Kendama Demonstration \n\n7:30 p.m. – Performance by Shamisen Knoxv ille  \n\n8 p.m. - Tea Ceremony \n\n8:30 p.m. - Closing Ceremony with r eading of the Japanese folktale “Rabbit in the  Moon” \n\nTea Ceremo ny \n\n5 p.m.\, 7 p.m. &\; 8 p.m. | Arboretum Lawn\n\nThis popular eve nt takes center stage three times throughout the festival. The Japanese  tea ceremony is steeped in history and is a way of preparing\, presenting and ultimately  drinking green tea. Guests will watch the tea master prep are the tea\, and then get to  sample the final product. At 7 p.m.\, the ceremony will be followed by a kendama  demonstration. A kendama is a fun and challenging wooden skill toy that originated in  Japan over a centur y ago and is now played around the world. \n\nMusical Performances \n\nN ashville Taiko \n\n5:30 p.m. | Arboretum Lawn \n\nTennessee’s first ev er taiko group takes the stage for a performance packed with  percussive power\, dynamic music and graceful choreography. In Japanese\, the term  “taiko” refers to any kind of drum. Nashville Taiko combines ancient J apanese tradition  with modern innovation to create an entertaining mix o f music\, theater and precision. \n\nChoir SAKURA \n\n6 p.m. | Arboretum Lawn \n\nChoir SAKURA was founded in 2008 to perform traditional Japanes e songs and educate children who live in middle Tennessee about the music. The group sings seasonal songs\,  and popular Japanese songs from movies and anime. The choir has attended  international festivals and Japanese events throughout Tennessee. \n\nShamisen Knoxville \n\n7:30 p.m. | Arbo retum Lawn \n\nGo on a musical journey through Japan with Shamisen Knoxvi lle as your guide. Shamisen  is a traditional Japanese 3-string instrumen t that has been an integral part of Japanese  music since the 16th centur y. The group consists of students from the University of  Tennessee-Knoxv ille and people from across the community. They travel throughout the  so utheast to spread the joy of playing the banjo-like instrument. \n\nKamis hibai  \n\n4:30 p.m. &\; 5:30 p.m. | Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden  \n\nKamishibai\, literally means “paper theater” in Japanese. It is a form of storytelling that  combines a set of standard-size beautifully illustrated paper cards paired with a scripted  performance by a narrator . Guests can see the magical performances come to life during two shows.  \n\nMochi Pounding \n\n4 p.m. &\; 5 p.m. | Frist Learning Center Court yard\n\nMochi is a Japanese rice cake that is created through an elaborate process that  includes steaming the rice\, pounding it into paste\, and molding in into the desired  shape. Watch as the tasty snack is created b efore your eyes and then sample it for  yourself. \n\nBilingual Tours of Blevins Japanese Garden (Shōmu-en) \n\n4:30 p.m.\, 5:30 p.m. &\; 6:3 0 p.m. \n\nGuests are encouraged to take time to nurture their spirit wit h a visit to Cheekwood’s  Blevins Japanese Garden (Shōmu-en). Througho ut the festival\, three bilingual tours will  be offered in Japanese and English. Each tour starts at the garden entrance. The garden  takes visit ors on a meditative journey and transcends cultures by connecting Eastern   garden design with native Tennessee landscape. The garden was created b y David  Harris Engel\, and the name “Shōmu-en\,” translates to “p ine-mist forest.” The history of  the garden began in 1977\, and it was transformed into what we know it as today in 1990. \n\nHaiku Contest \n \nCalling all word wizards! Show off your creativity by participating in a haiku contest. A  traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with s eventeen syllables\, written in a  5/7/5 syllable count. Often focusing o n images from nature\, haiku emphasizes simplicity\,  intensity\, and dir ectness of expression. Contest entries must be received by 5 p.m. on  Mon day\, September 8\, and can be submitted at https://cheekwood.org/calendar events/japanese-moon-viewing/ Winners will be announced during the welcom e  ceremony at 6 p.m. \n\nIkebana Display \n\n4 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Frist L earning Center Courtyard Classroom \n\nIkebana is the centuries-old Japan ese art of arranging flowers. The practice\, which translates to “making flowers come alive\,” uses carefully selected blossoms\, greenery and  other flora to convey a specific feeling or emotion to an observer. Ikeba na remains a  cherished tradition in Japan and is passed down from genera tion to generation as a  way of connecting with nature and expressing cre ativity. \n\nArt Activities \n\n4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Frist Learning Cente r Courtyard  \n\nJapanese Calligraphy \n\nLearn about traditional Japan ese calligraphy and writing by choosing a phrase from our  list to take h ome with you as a souvenir. \n\nDesign Your Own Kimono Coloring Sheet \n \nThe kimono\, literally meaning “thing to wear\,” is a traditional Ja panese garment and the national dress of Japan. Design your own kimono usi ng one of our templates or your own  imagination.\n\nJapanese Luna Moth  \n\nThe Japanese Luna Moth is native to Japan\, Korea\, China\, and India. Like the moon\, the  Luna Moth is often associated with the spirit and t ransformation and symbolizes fragility  and courage despite change. Make your own “pop-up” Luna Moth using provided supplies. \n\nRabbit in th e Moon \n\nCelebrate the 10th annual Japanese Moon Viewing at Cheekwood b y making a banner  commemorating the festival and the classic Japanese fo lktale. \n\nNashville Bonsai Society Display \n\n4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Fri st Learning Center Great Hall \n\nStep indoors and out of the moonlight t o view meticulously manicured bonsai trees  provided by the Nashville Bon sai Society. Bonsai history is rich\, rooted in tradition and  technique\ , and the practice is complex. The Nashville Bonsai Society will also prov ide  pruning demonstrations\, offer beginner bonsai workshops\, and host kids’ activities. \n\nTicket Information \n\nThe Japanese Moon Viewing Festival is free for Cheekwood members. For not-yet  members\, tickets f or adults cost $22\, and $15 for youth (3-17). Children two and under are free. Tickets are on sale now and can be reserved here.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nashvillenoise.com/wp-content/upload s/2024/08/DSC9999-2-1-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR