2025 Tanabata (Star Festival) at Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Enjoy Japanese Cultural Activities, Japanese Tradition Making Wishes & Hanging..)NEW

Birmingham Botanical Gardens for Tanabata, Japan's Star Festival! Experience the Japanese tradition of making wishes on colorful Tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo trees. Enjoy Japanese cultural activities, the Tea Ceremony demonstration by Urasenke Birmingham Association and the beautiful display of bonsai by Alabama Bonsai Society!

This is a free, family-friendly event.

What is Tanabata?
Tanabata is a Japanese festival that takes place on July 7th. It originated from a Chinese legend that tells the story of two stars, Altair (Hikoboshi) and Vega (Orihime), who are normally separated by the Milky Way but can meet once a year on the 7th day of the 7th month.

Event Date
July 5, 2025

Event Time
9 am - 12 pm


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Event Location
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Japanese Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223

Event Title
Tanabata (Star Festival) at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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