Wish festival - Tanabata

The seventh day of the seventh month is Tanabata, or wish day, in Japan. The beginning of summer is celebrated.

Make a wish
Tanabata / Wish Day is also held on July 7 in the Japanese Garden.
This happens on tanzaku, special colored papers on which you can write a wish or dream. Especially to wish success for your school results or career, but also wishes for love.

You can not just hang your wish somewhere, it really has to be on a bamboo branch. This is due to the symbolic meaning of bamboo. The long, straight trunks of the bamboo seem to reach towards the sky. In this way, the branches can transfer your wish to the gods, thus fulfilling your wish.

You can get wooden boards or colored paper strips in the garden to write down your wish. You can of course also bring your own pre-written wish.

Yukata-experience

We aim to build bridges between cultures.  Therefore, we offer the opportunity to discover and learn more about Japanese culture. 

You will get the chance to try on the Japanese kimono in the Japanese garden. A team of C'ISM will be at your service during this unique workshop. 

Clothes advice: You wear the kimono over your outfit.  Thick and voluminous clothing is not recommended. A light t-shirt with shorts or trousers that do not come below the knee will be ideal. 

Reservations for this unique experience can be made in the garden itself. 

Be sure to visit our stalls selling all kinds of handmade Japanese items.

While strolling through the garden, there is of course also the possibility to enjoy Japanese delicacies at the present stalls.