January Events at the Morikami

The Way of Taiko (Workshop)

(PRESS RELEASE)_​Wednesday, January 10 & 17
Stroll for Well-Being
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Free to qualified applicants
Immerse yourself in Morikami’s natural beauty, peace and serenity through our therapeutic garden walking program. During three sessions, a qualified facilitator will lead participants through themed walks and journal writing to encourage reflection, and ultimately, personal well-being.

---

Thursday, January 11
New Geometries for New Realities in the Middle East and Beyond (Panel Discussion)

Time: 7pm
Cost: $15
The U.S.-Japan bilateral alliance represents one of the strongest anchors of security, prosperity, and innovation in the world, and the two countries share strong relationships with like-minded countries in other key regions for enhanced national and economic security. Climate change is driving a shift in the fundamental economics of the Middle East.  Gulf nations are actively exploring and investing in new sources of economic growth that can sustain their societies in a world that is no longer as dependent on fossil fuels.  The shift has opened a door for new collaborations between nations. The U.S., Japan, and Israel share values, interests, and aspirations that can form the core of minilaterals and new structures of cooperation around technologies that have the potential to transform global markets and challenges.  These include alternative energy, quantum computing, AI, silicon biology, new materials, informatics, and more. The K3 Council at Japan Society was launched to examine this partnership. This program, jointly hosted between the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and the K3 Council featuring experts from each nation, will take a closer look at the shifting terrain in the Middle East and how these three countries can collaborate more closely together and with other nations to achieve both regional and global goals.
Speakers:

• Ted Deutch, CEO, American Jewish Committee (AJC)
• Adv. Zvi Hauser, Of Counsel for the Japan Desk and The IL Hi-Tech Practice Group, Pearl Cohen; former Member of the Knesset and Former Chair of the Israel-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group
• Philip M. Darivoff, Chair, Vibrant Capital Partners, Inc.; Founding member, K3 Council, Japan Society; Emeritus Member, AIPAC National Board and Investment Committee Chair; Emeritus Chair, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
• Jin Yamaguchi, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
• Moderator: Joshua W. Walker, Ph.D., President & CEO, Japan Society

This event is organized by the K3 Council at Japan Society and hosted at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens.
Friday, January 12

***The Dance of the Brush – Performance by artist Kihachiro Nishiura with Fushu Daiko
Sponsored by JM Family Enterprises
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30 (Members $25)
Enjoy an evening of music and artistry with Japanese calligraphy master Kihachiro Nishiura. Watch art come to life with each brush stroke by Nishiura as he creates large scale works of art. Each stroke of the brush is purposeful but expressive as it dances across the surface of the paper alongside enchanting music by Fushu Daiko’s musical ensemble. At the end of the performance will be a silent auction fundraiser with the created pieces.  
 
Kihachiro Nishiura was born in 1970 in Tokyo to a highly acclaimed ceramics family that has produced Nishiura-yaki style porcelain since 1806. He remains devoted to continuing the mission of his ancestors through his practice of calligraphy, flower arrangement, and spatial installation art. As the master of calligraphy, he has been working actively and internationally.
 
Saturday, January 13

Shodo: The Way of Calligraphy – Talk and Demonstration by Kihachiro Nishiura
Sponsored by JM Family Enterprises
Time: 1pm
Cost: $5 (with paid museum admission)
What is Japanese calligraphy? Be introduced to the art and history of Japanese calligraphy with master calligrapher Kihachiro Nishiura. Observe the intricate brush strokes as he demonstrates the artistry alongside his talk.
 
Saturday, January 13
Tea Ceremony Workshop
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $50 Advance Registration Required
This popular workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea - necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to be a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it.
 
Saturday, January 13
Calligraphy: Adults Workshop
Time: 11:30am – 1pm or 2pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $35 (Cost does not include museum admission) Advance Registration Required
Learn brush strokes using sumi ink and a brush to write Japanese characters. After practicing on paper, you will create a final calligraphy on a shikishi board to take home.
 
Saturday, January 20
Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration)
Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission.
Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
 
Friday, January 26
Film Screening: I Wish
Underwritten by Linda and Michael Sonnenreich
Time: 7pm
(128 mins., 2011, PG, Drama) (In Japanese, subtitled in English)
Cost: $7 (Members $5)
A 12-year-old Japanese boy and his younger brother hope to reunite their divorced parents by taking advantage of an urban legend that believes two people can make a wish by watching two bullet trains pass each other.
 
Sunday, January 28
The Way of Taiko - The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop)
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm
Cost: $60 Advance Registration Required
This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques. Top performers from South Florida's Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who trained senior members of the Fushu Daiko group.
 
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.  ​