Tag: japanese culture
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10 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond
SATURDAY The popular Japanese Cultural Bazaar is moving from its longtime location on the UCCS campus this year to the Family Success Center at 1520 Verde Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free admission and parking. A cultural delight, it features performances, dances, traditional dress, food and local vendors with authentic goods. An event…
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Colorado Springs artist practices and teaches ikebana, Japanese art of flower arranging
Ikebana found Heidi Almosara when she needed it most. The ancient art of Japanese flower arranging, with its meticulously arranged branches, flowers and other materials from the natural world, creates beauty through asymmetrical balance and a less is more philosophy. There’s a purpose to the aesthetic — to mirror the human experience. “Think about our…