O Hanami | お花見

Nikkei Centre is a multi-use facility at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling in Burnaby, BC. Officially opened on September 22, 2000, the Centre houses a Japanese Canadian cultural centre, the Nikkei National Museum, a community centre serving the neighbourhood, and a Japanese Canadian garden.

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*Due to the current situation and the BC Health Authority directive to cancel events with over 250 attendees, O Hanami has been cancelled.

Celebrate spring in style with our annual spring festival &quot;O Hanami | お花見&quot;!The annual spring festival, O Hanami, is a family-friendly celebration of both spring and Japanese culture at the <a href="https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nikkei National Museum &amp; Centre</a>.O Hanami is the Japanese tradition of welcoming spring and enjoying the transient beauty of cherry flowers. This annual celebration at the Nikkei Centre is all about appreciating the beauty of nature and having fun!Festival highlights include Japanese dance, Taiko performances, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese cultural art displays, workshops, tea ceremony, children’s activities, kimono dressing, and a variety of Japanese cuisine and shops!<h2>O Hanami Eve</h2>Friday, April 3 | 6pm-10pm | $5 admission and free for NNMCC members + Children under 5Hatsune Miku x Nikkei Centre Hatsune Miku public viewing of &quot; Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2019&quot;. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dahazamusic/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dahaza</a> Performance Experience Japanese instrumental music from Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Anny Lin, John Nguyen, and Nori Akagi with a modern twist as well as an energetic performance by Dahaza!Kotoba Forest Secret Lounge by<a href="http://www.tasai.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Tasai</a>The local art group presents a unique lounge space. A lounge where words are intertwined, music floats and all your senses mingle through the ambience and yourself. Presented by Soramaru, Yurie, Steve, Kishu and YasukoFood and Shops<h2>O Hanami</h2>Saturday, April 4 | 11am-4pm | $3 admission and free for NNMCC members + Children under 5A range of performances/demonstrations will be on offer: taiko, traditional Japanese dance and various martial arts. Program/Schedule will be posted on our website. There will also be Japanese food vendors and shops. Please check our website for the list of vendors.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tea-ceremony-at-o-hanami-ichigo-ichie-tickets-97400536627?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tea Ceremony, ICHIGO ICHIE | お茶席, 一期一会</a> The popular tea ceremony at the O Hanami, ICHIGO ICHIE is coming back! Come and enjoy the art of tea, ICHIGO ICHIE | 一期一会 at the Nikkei Centre during the O Hanami event and celebrate the beauty of Japanese culture!Ceremonies at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tea-ceremony-at-o-hanami-ichigo-ichie-tickets-97400536627?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tickets are available online</a>. ICHIGO ICHIE | 一期一会, a cultural concept meaning the treasuring of the unrepeatable nature of a moment, will be performed by the Urasenke Chado Club with grace and beauty.Kimono DressingA kimono is a traditional and elegant garment from Japan. To fully immerse yourself in the experience, try on a kimono during O Hanami! You will wear a kimono chosen and dressed by experts from Satsuki-kai.For more information or reservations, contact 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org!Displays Beautiful Bonsai trees will be on display, offering an exceptional opportunity to view the wide variety of trees cared for by members of the Nikkei Bonsai Society. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, will be presented by Kado-Sumi Ikenaba. There will also be some beautiful Japanese calligraphy, Shodo, created by Taisei-kai instructor, Fusako Fujiki and for the first time at the O Hanami, there will be Origami creations that will be displayed. The Origami creations will be presented by PALM (Paperfolders Around the Lower Mainland).All are welcomed to enjoy the Japanese art on display on both days throughout the centre during the O Hanami!Nikkei MuseumFind out about and explore the exhibit, &quot;Nikkei&quot; and enjoy shopping at the museum shop during the event! Open on Friday and Saturday.🎫Ticketing information:Weekend passes will be sold online. Please bring your smartphone with your ticket barcode/QR code to the event.One day admission tickets are only sold at the door on each Friday and Saturday.👘Admission is free for visitors wearing kimonos. Saturday only! Gather your friends &amp; family and come to the Nikkei Centre, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!

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