Tsukimi 2023 - Moon Viewing Evening in the Historical Garden of the Phoenix (In Japan, Tsukimi is a Way to Express Gratitude for Harvest & Hopes..)NEW

Traditionally, tsukimi was celebrated with music and poetry while appreciating the beauty of the moon. Later, rice offerings were made to express gratitude for a good harvest. Today's celebrations bring these customs together.

The Japanese Arts Foundation and Culture Center welcome you to the inaugural Tsukimi: Moon Viewing evening in the historical Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago’s Jackson Park. This event is made possible partly by the Japan Foundation, New York / Center for Global Partnership.

Event Date
Sep 29, 2023, Friday

Time
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Background on Tsukimi Celebration
A Tsukimi (tsoo-kee-mee), or moon viewing celebration, honors the autumn or harvest moon. Here in Chicago, we will be celebrating with taiko drum performances by Tsukasa Taiko, a traditional tea ceremony led by Omar Francis-sensei of the Urasenke tradition of tea, and shamisen/Japanese lute performances by Toyoaki Shamisen. Tea will be provided to all guests courtesy of ITOEN. Suntory Toki Highballs will also be provided by the House of Suntory, making this event exclusive to guests 21 and older.

Our night also includes a discussion by all participating artists and Saira Chambers, director of the Japanese Culture Center and Arts Foundation, about expansive monosyllabic concepts embraced in the arts we will experience together; Ma, Mu, and Wa respectively. This all occurs outdoors within the beautiful Garden of the Phoenix.

Tickets
Tickets are free and restricted to those over 21 years of age. ID’s will be checked at the entrance. Seating is VERY limited and we strongly suggest early registration, however, this event will be filmed and streamed nationally on the evening of Friday, October 1st for those who cannot attend in person.

About Photography 
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About Japanese Arts Foundation 
The Japanese Arts Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates inclusive and equitable opportunity, education, and support of Japanese arts thriving in Chicago’s diverse community and beyond. The JAF celebrates the multitude of voices in our community exploring and expanding Japanese arts and culture.

Since 2016, The JAF has supported this mission by hosting unique programs and open educational opportunities that share Japanese art equitably and accessibly, while highlighting our diverse community of artists, thinkers, and makers. If you would like to support these efforts, please consider donating.