Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tanabata Festival This Saturday!

Free family day event this Saturday at the Birmingham Museum of Art, from 11am - 3pm!
Check out the flyer

My husband and I will be here with some tables set up with stations for kids to learn to draw things manga-style and learn some simple Japanese.

Schedule!

11AM - 3PM
-Paper crafting: Kokeshi dolls and fans
-Face painting
-Anime drawing
-Scavenger hunts
-Free snacks and drinks, including Lychee Lemonade!

NOON
-Storytelling

1:00PM
-Bon festival dancing and Taiko drumming

1:30PM/2:30PM
-Aikido martial arts demo

2:00PM
-Screening of The Cat Returns

Did I mention that IT IS 100% FREE to attend!

So come spend a fun Saturday with us and show the museum that Asian cultural activities will bring a crowd. :)

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