Morikami Marks AAPI Heritage Month

Credit: Morikami

(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL – This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida. 
 
The zen oasis will showcase a plethora of adult and family-friendly programming, as well as two new art exhibits, including The Art of Peace: Jizai Okimono and Japanese War Brides: Across A Wide Divide, which features powerful portraits of some of the 45,000 Japanese women who bravely immigrated to the United States in the aftermath of World War II

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Throughout May, the museum is rolling out a list of cultural endeavors, from introspective garden walks to after-hours revelry and taiko drumming at Sunset Stroll on May 22. Ocha (green tea) lovers will enjoy The Way of Tea: Sado Demonstration on May 17, which showcases a luxurious tea ceremony from start to sip. 

On Mother’s Day, treat your haha ("mom" in Japanese) to lunch at the Cornell Café. The museum's Pan-Asian restaurant and executive chef will showcase purple sweet potato croquettes ($8) and a delicious strawberry roll cake ($8), complemented by breathtaking views of the museum’s private lake and verdant gardens.  

For more information on May events, visit morikami.org/event-calendar.

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.