Otsukimi Moon-Viewing Festival

presented by the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association

Sunday, October 5, 5:30-8:30PM

The Gardens at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland

Free admission, parking $5

For more information, please call 510-325-3729 or email ofsca1962@gmail.com

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http://www.oakland-fukuoka.org

http://gardensatlakemerritt.org

http://www.eastbayastro.org

“The Harvest Moon is a symbol of blessing and abundance for many cultures. Similar to tea parties, these moon viewing parties are occasions for sharing food and stories while enjoying what is considered the most beautiful moon of the year.

5:30PM: Bonsai Garden

Open House by the Golden State Bonsai Collection North 5:30-6:30PM

Come see our magnificent Torii Gate (Dedicated in the Memory of the late Oakland Council Member Frank Ogawa 1917-1994) and ten Japanese stone lanterns dedicated in honor of our 50th anniversary (2012)

6:30PM: Entertainment

MIWA-Kai, Misachibana-Kai and Keiko Allen (Japanese dance)

Tatsumaki Taiko (Japanese drums)

Performances by the student ambassadors from Asian Pacific Children’s Convention

7:30PM: Moon Viewing

Telescopic Viewing of the Moon and other celestial points of interest provided by the Eastbay Astronomical Society”