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| Location | Chicago | ||
| Dates | August 07, 2020 - August 09, 2020 | ||
| Description: | The 65th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple (MBT) on Aug. 7, 8 and 9 at 435 W. Menomonee Street in Chicago's historic Old Town. Flown in from Tokyo for this event, four master craftspersons (Waza) will demonstrate their generations-old skills creating unique crafts. The public will have the opportunity to meet the Waza and purchase their crafts. Several other exhibits and booths will be filled with textiles and other products from Japan, snacks, t-shirts, kimonos, artwork and jewelry. An abundance of traditional Japanese cuisine will be offered, including the famous grilled Chicken Teriyaki dinner, udon (Japanese cold noodles), sushi, edamame, grilled Mirai Corn on the Cob and Hawaiian shave ice. For dessert, try the kintoki (Japanese snow cone topped with sweet azuki beans). Japanese beer will also be available. Inside the temple, there will be exhibits of bonsai and ikebana (flower arranging). The chapel will be open for visitors who are interested in observing the place of worship and learning the basics of Buddhism. During stage intermissions, Rev. Ron Miyamura will deliver brief talks on Buddhism. Benefit Donation: $5. Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, please visit us online at https://www.********.*** or contact the Midwest Buddhist Temple at (***) ***-**** or Joy Zavala at info@********.***. | ||
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| Show hours | Fri 5:30-9, Sat 11:30-8:30, Sun 11:30-4:30 | ||
| Public Admission Price | $5; children under 12 free | ||
| Attendance | 4000 | ||
| Year # | 65 | ||
| Entertainment | Featured at the festival will be ongoing stage performances with the energetic taiko drumming by Ho Etsu Taiko and MBT Taiko; the MBT Minyo Group, the Chicago Koto Group and the Na Kupuna Ukulele group. Aikido and Judo schools will demonstrate self-defense tactics, while Kendo (Japanese fencing) will entertain the crowd. | ||
| Activities | Flown in from Tokyo for this event, four master craftspersons (Waza) will demonstrate their generations-old skills creating unique crafts. The public will have the opportunity to meet the Waza and purchase their crafts. Several other exhibits and booths will be filled with textiles and other products from Japan, snacks, t-shirts, kimonos, artwork and jewelry. An abundance of traditional Japanese cuisine will be offered, including the famous grilled Chicken Teriyaki dinner, udon (Japanese cold noodles), sushi, edamame, grilled Mirai Corn on the Cob and Hawaiian shave ice. For dessert, try the kintoki (Japanese snow cone topped with sweet azuki beans). Japanese beer will also be available | ||
| Art/Craft Space price | not available | ||
| Maps and Directions (from Google Maps) | |||
| 'L' and Subway: Brown Line exit at the Sedgwick 'L' Station (North Ave. and Sedgwick), walk north on Sedgwick to Menomonee, left on Menomonee to the Temple entrance. Red Line at the Fullerton 'L' Station transfer to southbound Brown Line. Buses: The following bus routes serve our location #22 Clark, #36 Broadway, #151 Sheridan, #172 North Ave (call 1-888-YourCTA for more information on public transportation options) Taxi or Ride Sharing Simply inform your driver that we are located at 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago Driving Directions If you have a smartphone we suggest you use your "navigation" app for directions just plug in (or click) our address: 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago. If you prefer, below are written directions to the Temple. From East off Lakeshore Drive: Exit at North Avenue. Go west down North Avenue to Hudson Avenue. Turn right (north) on Hudson. The Ginza Festival South Gate entrance is at the end of Hudson Avenue. From West off Kennedy Expressway: Exit at North Avenue. Go east down North Avenue to Sedgwick Street. Turn Left (north) up Sedgwick to Eugenie Street. Turn Left (west) on Eugenie Street. Proceed to Hudson Avenue. Turn Right (north) on Hudson Avenue. The Ginza Festival South Gate entrance at the end of Hudson Avenue. Parking As with any event in the heart of Chicago, parking can be a challenge. Here are some resources to help you locate parking near our Temple. For reference, we are located at 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago. Street metered parking: You may be able to find metered parking spaces on Clark Street, Wells Street, or North Avenue. The ParkChicago app can assist you in paying and refreshing metered parking fees from your smartphone. www.parkchicago.com Public Parking Lots: There are several public parking lots within walking distance to our temple. We suggest using parking apps such as Spot Hero or ParkWhiz to locate and even reserve a parking space. Please note: the residential neighborhood surrounding our temple has "zoned parking restrictions" which are posted on every street. These restrictions are monitored and strictly enforced. | |||
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