Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens' Sunset Stroll is next Thursday, Sept. 12. [Photo by Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens]
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens for a Sunset Stroll as a farewell to summer. Join a procession through the Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy a night of art, culture and flavor at this special after-hours event. Highlights include:
Taiko Drumming
Witness a blend of tradition and modernity as Fushu Daiko’s taiko drumming brings the vibrant rhythm of Japan to life.
Japanese Spirits: Sake Tasting & Talk
Indulge in Asian-inspired cuisine from Ramen Lab Eatery, Kaminari Ramen, Kona Ice and the Cornell Cafe, and enjoy a curated selection of beer and sake. Sake connoisseur Carrie Becker from Niigata Sake Selection leads tastings at 6:10, 6:45 and 7:20 p.m.; tickets are $12.
Kimono Fashion Show
Discover the beauty of traditional and modern kimonos in “The Old Meets the New” fashion show, presented by Manami.
Tickets for the Morikami event are $5 for members and $10 for others and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited, and the event runs rain or shine. For more information and tickets, visit morikami.org/event/sunset-stroll.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach features expansive Japanese gardens, exhibits on Japanese art and culture, and cultural events and activities. The museum is named after George Morikami, a Japanese immigrant who donated the land to Palm Beach County to preserve and promote Japanese culture and heritage.
Japanese gardens and koi-filled lakes at the Morikami Museum. [Photo by Dmitro]
Morikami features three exhibition galleries, a 225-seat theater, an authentic tea house, classrooms, a museum store, a cafe and lakeside terraces. It is home to more than 7,000 artifacts, including a 500-piece tea ceremony collection, more than 200 textiles and many pieces of fine art.
Six Japanese gardens with walking paths, resting areas, a world-class bonsai collection and koi-filled lakes fill the 16 acres around the museum. Morikami underwent a major expansion and renovation of its gardens in 2001, with designs reflecting major periods of Japanese garden design from the eighth century to modern times.
The recent renovation of the Yamato-Kan was funded by a grant from the Freeman Foundation and a donation from Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.
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