2025 Mochitsuki Demonstration Mochi Making Demonstration (Explore the Customs & Ancient Tradition this Process Represents in Japanese Culture)NEW

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