Spring Festival 2011,Ichimura Miami Japan Garden, Miami, FL
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Visitors attend the Spring Festival at Ichimura Gardens in Miami. Because the event celebrates Children's Day, Ichimura is displaying the koi (carp) banners that are traditional for this day. |
Ikebana flower arrangements at the entrance hall, courtesy of Ikebana International, Miami Chapter. |
 Consul General Kawahara giving remarks. |
These performers are members of the Japanese Gagaku Ensemble at Columbia University. Gagaku is an ancient style of Japanese music that features various types of reed flutes (seen here) as well as stringed harp and guitar-like instruments. |
 Consul Nakamura and a performer dressed in samurai apparel standing before the Consulate's booth. |
In celebration of Children's Day, the Consulate had a table where children could color Japanese pictures. |
Children practicing their coloring skills at the Consulate General of Japan in Miami's booth. |
The varied booths at the Ichimura Gardens Spring Festival. |
