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2025 Mochitsuki Demonstration Mochi Making Demonstration (Explore the Customs & Ancient Tradition this Process Represents in Japanese Culture)NEW
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Japanese Garden at the Botanic Garden - ABQ BIOPARK
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Albuquerque, NM 87104
Learn how to make mochi and explore the customs and tradition this process represents in Japanese Culture.
Mochitsuki, or the Japanese mochi-making ceremony, is a 1,000 year old New Year's tradition to celebrate the rice harvest and to bring good luck to participants in the upcoming year. The process of making mochi involves the time-consuming task of pounding rice to transform the whole grain into a sticky, flavorful dough that has become a favorite treat in the West.
Join BioPark staff, the Sister City Foundation for Sasebo, Japan, the APS Career Enrichment Center, and the Japanese American Citizens League of NM in a hands-on demonstration to learn about Mochitsuki festivals in Japan. After you participate in making mochi using traditional wooden mallets and an usu (stone basin), grab a fresh sample while supplies last!
Date
Feb 22, 2025
Time
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Price
Included with BioPark admission
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Saturday, 22 February, 2025
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