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EXPERIENCE THE TOWER AFTER HOURS. Haru Matsuri: A Japanese Spring Festival took place on Thursday, April 28th at the San Diego Museum of Man as part of its ongoing "Tower After Hours" series celebrating San Diego's ethnic diversity.
During Haru Matsuri, the main floor of the museum became center stage with a wide array of performances by the Tayama Koto Ensemble, the San Diego Japan Mixed Chorus, Sunset Cliffs Aikido, the Asayake Taiko drumming group from UCSD, and the high-energy "Soran-bushi" Dance Group which includes students from several San Diego schools. The Ohara School of Ikebana gave demonstrations on the art of ikebana throughout the evening, and attendees had the opportunity to see some of the museum's most current exhibits.
A display case featuring Japanese history and culture, along with background on the origins and current contributions of Japanese-Americans in San Diego, was installed just inside the entrance of the Museum during the month of April. The display was made possible by a generous loan from the Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego. Don Estes from the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego provided historical information.
Haru Matsuri: A Japanese Spring Festival was produced in collaboration with: Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana • Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego • Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego • Japanese Coordinating Council • Japanese Citizens League • San Diego–Yokohama Sister City Ambassador Association.
Sponsored by: San Diego National Bank Southeastern Branch • City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture • County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program • Sapporo Beer.
Stop by after work, or drop in on your way to dinner or a show. Each month The Tower After Hours presents a unique opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old ones, with the vibrant mix of music, dance, food, and drink taking participants on exciting journeys to far corners of the world. Proceeds from each Tower After Hours evening benefit Museum programs. The cost of The Tower After Hours is $20 for general admission, $15 for members and students. Admission is for adults ages 21 and over only, and includes food, drink, and entertainment. Tickets may be obtained in advance by calling the Museum at (619) 239-2001.
Click here to view and print a color flyer for Haru Matsuri: A Japanese Spring Festival (Adobe PDF format, 249 Kb).
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