Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, FL.
Throughout May, the museum will roll out a trove of cultural endeavours, along with introspective garden strolls and a peek inside the newly renovated Yamato-kan (Morikami’s original museum). Ocha (green tea) lovers will enjoy the Way of Tea: Sado Demonstration on May 27, which showcases a luxurious tea ceremony from start to sip. For more information on May events, visit morikami.org/event-calendar .
The zen oasis will showcase a plethora of adult and family-friendly programming, including the new art exhibit, Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii, featuring powerful drawings of life in incarceration camps during World War II. Witness to Wartime runs May 6 through October 6, 2023.
On Mother’s Day, treat your haha (“mom” in Japanese) to lunch at the Cornell Café. The museum’s Pan-Asian restaurant will showcase a sashimi and maki roll holiday feast ($22), accompanied by breathtaking views of Morikami Lake and Roji-en gardens.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, visit morikami.org.
