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Hinamatsuri: Girl’s Day Celebration

March 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

- $35.00
A family friendly event to celebrate girls, featuring ikebana, tea ceremony, origami, and more!

Hinamatsuri: Girl’s Day Celebration

Sunday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 pm

Japanese Culture Center

2940 N Lincoln Avenue, #2, Chicago, IL 60657

$35 per person – Kids 4+ and Adults (includes all Japanese culture stations + ikebana, Japanese sweet and 1 reserved seat to observe a tea ceremony demo)

Free Admission – Kids below 4 & Adults (Includes Japanese culture stations only) Since space is limited, we request that no more than 2 adults attend the event with free admission.

Hinamatsuri FAQ

  1. If I have a family of 4, do I have to pay $35 for all 4 members?

No, we recommend paying $35 for any children that would like to fully participate in the Japanese cultural stations. There will be a few stations that will be reserved for paid participants only. In addition, paid ticket holders will also receive a Japanese treat, and a reserved seat for a tea ceremony demo. Adults are also encouraged to register at $35 to fully participate in all of the activities. Children under 4 can attend for free, and are invited to participate in select stations.

  1. Are there set times for the tea ceremony demo?

Yes, paid guests will have an opportunity to sign-up for one of two times to view a tea ceremony demo. Times TBD.

  1. What is the best age to engage in the cultural activities?

We recommend age 4+. Some of the stations including the origami and ikebana stations include the ability to arrange flowers, as well as fold origami cranes. Children under 4 are more than welcome to attend the event and participate in any of the select stations.

  1. Can I bring an unlimited number of adults to attend, but not participate in the stations?

Since space is limited, we request that no more than 2 adults attend the event with free admission.

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