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JASH & Levy Park Present: Japan Junction

  • Levy Park Event Pavilion 3801 Eastside Street Houston, TX, 77098 United States (map)

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会(JASH)は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。


July 5: “The Story of Tanabata” and Rocking Tanabata Ornament

Join us in exploring the legend behind Japan’s Star Festival with a kamishibai reading of “Tanabata Monogatari” or “The Story of Tanabata.” Dreams are said to come true on the seventh day of the seventh month as Princess Orihime and Prince Hikoboshi reunite in the starry sky.

Following the kamishibai performance, make your own rocking Tanabata decoration as a wish to stay connected with loved ones near and far.

7月5日:紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」とゆれる七夕オーナメント

7月7日は七夕。なぜ織り姫と彦星は七夕の日だけに会えるのかな?その理由は紙芝居「七夕物語」が教えてくれるよ。そしてあなたの会いたい家族や友達にいつでも会えるようにと願いを込めて、ゆれる七夕オーナメントを作り、一緒に七夕をお祝いしましょう!