Join us as the moon rises above the rooftop garden at the Vancouver Public Library downtown Central Branch for an evening of Japanese poetry, Ikebana demonstrations, live calligraphy performance, music, and classical dance celebrating the beauty and significance of the Harvest Moon in Japanese art and culture.
DATE: Tuesday October 7, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: 9th (rooftop) Floor Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
FEE: This is event is free to attend but registration through VPL is appreciated.
Since ancient times, the Harvest Moon has held deep seasonal significance in Japanese culture, manifesting in a wide range of different art forms. This 2-hour event will offer opportunities to learn about the legends and symbolism of the moon and associated seasonal motifs across a range of different traditional arts presented and performed by classically trained experts in their respective fields.
Featuring Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos (shakuhachi), Kisyuu (calligraphy performance), Sonja Arntzen (poet and literary scholar), Mamie Kakimoto (Hanayagi School classical Japanese dance) and Jean Zou (Ikenobo School flower arrangement).
We look forward to spending the evening with you under the Harvest Moon!
This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library
With support from:
