Hanami Party and Sakura Matsuri

Date: Apr 25 (Thur)
Event: The Hanami Party (means cherry blossom viewing in Japanese.)
Place: The Pub in the International House
Address: 155 Claremont (between 122nd and La Salle)
Entrance: Claremont Entrance (There are other entrances on Riverside
Drive, but please do not use these.)
Time: 9:00pm
RSVP: Yes

Friends of Japan (FoJ) is having a Hanami Party this Friday night at
the International House.
As the end of this semester is coming, this is the last event of this
school year by FoJ. There will be a traditional drum performance by
Manhattan Taiko. The International House has three huge HD TVs, a
wall size Widescreen, drinks at very affordable prices and the
possibility of making friends from around the world!

Notes:
1) You need RSVP (Nani: nanipease@yahoo.com) before 4 pm on April 25.
Otherwise you can't get in the International House.
2) You need to bring a valid picture ID in English. You need to leave
it at the security desk.
3) If you are a resident of the International House, you do not need
RSVP. Just come to the Pub.
4) The Pub has three huge HD TVs, a wall size Widescreen, and some
games.
5) The Pub serves Japanese sake, umeshu (plum wine), beer, and more.
6) All drinks are at very affordable prices. We also have snacks.

If you have any questions, please email Nani (nanipease@yahoo.com) or
call Nani at (212)678-3613.

FYI, the website of FoJ is www.tc.columbia.edu/students/foj

We hope to see you there!!

Co-sponsored by Friends of Japan and The Office of Residential
Services



Date: May 3 (Sat)
Event: Sakura Matsuri - Cherry Blossom Festival
Addr: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Time: 10am - 6pm
RSVP: Yes

Sakura Matsuri, New York City's "Rite of Spring," marks its 27th year
with over 60 events and performances celebrating Japanese culture and
the blossoming of (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) BBG's 220 cherry trees.
Visitors to the weekend-long Cherry Blossom Festival can enjoy J-pop
concerts, traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming,
martial arts, bonsai pruning workshops, Japanese Manga art, tea
ceremonies, and workshops for all ages. New this year is the Sakura
J-Lounge, featuring some of the country's hippest DJ's spinning
Japanese pop sounds. Free with Garden admission.

Lots of family friendly events so bring the kids, nieces, nephews,
grand kids, etc.

For agenda:
http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/sakura.html

Directions:
http://www.bbg.org/vis2/directions.html

Admission
Adults = $8.00
Seniors (65+) =$4.00
Students (w/valid ID) / Children 12+ = $4.00

RSVP Pauline at: PaulineL@gmail.com
- full name
- School (BC, CC, SIPA, etc)
- Year
- Guest (full name & school)