FL Exit 51: In Delray Beach, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens holds a an annual event called Hatsume which is a celebration of the first bud of Spring. This popular festival transforms the normally tranquil Morikami Park into a animated Japanese day.
Look for the 3 stages with taiko drummers, a Japanese tea ceremony, martial art demonstrations and bonsai demonstrations.
Your whole family can enjoy this interesting cultural experience which features Japanese craft activities and games, musical performances and costume contest, as well as various artisan booths, plant sales, and Asian and American food vendors.
Location: Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park. Rd, Delray Beach, FL
Date: Sat, April 18th & Sun, April 19th, 2015
Hours: 11-6
Price: $15 for adults (11+), and $10 for children over 3
Tel: 561-495-0233
www.morikami.org