Various Dates -- See Below
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777; www.upenn.edu/arboretum

Japanese Elements Garden Tour
Saturday, April 5, 2:00 PM
Free with Admission

Discover the Japanese influence on the gardens at Morris Arboretum

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Origami for Kids
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM
Free with Admission

Discover how an ordinary piece of paper can be transformed into the extraordinary. Talk to paper puppets, catch a leaping frog, or model an emperor's crown.

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Swarthmore Taiko Drummers
Saturday, April 12, 1:00 -- 2:00 PM
Free with Admission

Philadelphia's own taiko drumming ensemble will perform traditional and new pieces. The audience will also be invited to experience playing the drums at the end of the program.

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Haibun: The Wandering Poet's Journal
Saturday, April 12, 1:00 PM
$60/$50 Arboretum or JASGP members

Learn about and try your hand at writing the ancient art of haibun, a writing style that combines brief prose sections with haiku. This creative writing class will spend time both indoors and outdoors, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature.

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Cherry Blossom Queen's Visit
Monday, April 14, 10:00 -- 11:00 AM
Free with Admission

Come and greet Japan's Cherry Blossom Queen as she tours the Morris Arboretum and meets with schoolchildren and visitors.

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Archery Demonstration
Saturday, April 19, 11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM
Free with Admission

Witness the ancient practice of Japanese Archery where the body, heart and mind meet at the moment of the arrow's release.

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Traditional Tea Ceremony
Saturday April 19, 1:00 -- 2:00 PM
Free with Admission

Experience the simple elegance of the Japanese tea ceremony.