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SUMMARY:Tanabata | The Japanese Star Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tanabata\, the Japanese Star Festival\, celebrates the legend of Orihime\, the weaver princess\, and Hikoboshi\, the herder. These lovers\, separated by the Milky Way\, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. \nEnjoy a summer evening relaxing in Hillwood’s spectacular gardens and take part in festive indoor and outdoor entertainment: \n\nListen to delightful music performed by the Washington Toho Koto Society.\nExplore the enchanting Japanese-style garden.\nBring a blanket or lawn chairs from home and enjoy a picnic on the spacious Lunar Lawn. Sandwiches\, drinks\, and snacks are available for purchase from Merriweather To Go.\nCreate and decorate your own paper lantern to take home.\nWrite poems and special wishes on colorful strips of paper\, called tanzaku\, to hang on bamboo\, following the traditional Japanese custom to celebrate Tanabata.\nTry your hand at Japanese calligraphy and origami with our partners at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC.\nJoin volunteers from the National Air and Space Museum to explore the constellations associated with the Tanabata legend through solar telescopes and sky maps (weather permitting).\nWhile here\, be sure to explore our newest exhibition\, Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles.\n\nEVENT TIMELINE\n5:30-8:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood \n\nEnjoy Hillwood’s mansion\, gardens\, and greenhouse.\nVisit the Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles exhibition.\nMerriweather To Go and museum shop open.\nPicnic on the Lunar Lawn.\nDecorate paper lanterns\, fold origami\, practice calligraphy\, and make tanzaku (paper wishes).\n\n6 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 20-minute concerts by the Washington Toho Koto Society \nPICNICKING INFORMATION\n\nPicnicking is welcome at this event. Please note our liquor license does not allow patrons to bring in outside alcohol.\nPlease bring your own picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the lawn.\nFood and drinks\, including beer and wine\, will be available from Merriweather To Go.
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LOCATION:Hillwood Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008
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SUMMARY:PandaFest
DESCRIPTION: Panda Fest\, one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the United States\, will make its D.C. debut this summer with a two-day celebration of Asian cuisine\, culture and community set in the heart of the nation’s capital. \nThe festival will take place Saturday\, August 15\, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday\, August 16\, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 4th and 7th streets. \nBringing together more than 90 Asian food vendors\, 200-plus street food offerings\, cultural performances\, over 40 merchandise vendors and family-friendly activities\, Panda Fest will transform downtown D.C. into an immersive celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. \n“D.C. already has a special connection to pandas\, so bringing Panda Fest to the District and the DMV felt like a natural fit\,” said BiuBiu Xu\, founder of Panda Fest. “We’re excited to create an experience that brings people together through food\, culture and community while celebrating the incredible diversity of Asian cultures in one of the most vibrant cities in the country.” \nLaunched in 2024\, Panda Fest now produces 13 events across 11 cities and welcomes more than 500\,000 attendees. The multi-city festival has expanded to destinations including Atlanta\, Boston\, Philadelphia\, Dallas\, Seattle\, Nashville and Orlando\, with additional cities planned for 2026. \nFestivalgoers in D.C. can expect a wide range of Asian street food and specialty dishes from local and nationally recognized vendors. Featured vendors include Chan Bai Mei of New York City\, known for its candied hawthorn tanghulu; Le Poke of Atlanta; Dumpling King of New York City; and Mumu Sweets\, featuring mochi donuts. More local vendors will be announced in the coming weeks. \nBeyond food\, the festival features a curated marketplace featuring more than 40 vendors showcasing crafts\, apparel\, accessories\, and artisanal goods inspired by Asian heritage. Cultural programming spans traditional art demonstrations\, contemporary dance\, theatrical showcases\, and nonstop live entertainment. While the final lineup will be announced closer to the event\, previous editions of Panda Fest have included lion dances\, sugar painting\, paper cutting\, and calligraphy\, and K-pop dance performances. \nPandas remain at the heart of the experience\, with playful\, Instagram-worthy attractions\, including a 15-foot inflatable panda\, a panda bounce ring\, themed treats\, exclusive merchandise/souvenirs\, interactive games\, and photo moments throughout the festival grounds. \nPanda Fest is a family-friendly event. Children under 6 receive free admission\, and attendees are encouraged to use rideshare or public transportation. \nFor tickets and more information\, go to www.pandafests.com and follow @pandafestdc on Instagram.
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LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Other Entertainment
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SUMMARY:PandaFest
DESCRIPTION:Panda Fest\, one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the United States\, will make its D.C. debut this summer with a two-day celebration of Asian cuisine\, culture and community set in the heart of the nation’s capital. \nThe festival will take place Saturday\, August 15\, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday\, August 16\, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 4th and 7th streets. \nBringing together more than 90 Asian food vendors\, 200-plus street food offerings\, cultural performances\, over 40 merchandise vendors and family-friendly activities\, Panda Fest will transform downtown D.C. into an immersive celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. \n“D.C. already has a special connection to pandas\, so bringing Panda Fest to the District and the DMV felt like a natural fit\,” said BiuBiu Xu\, founder of Panda Fest. “We’re excited to create an experience that brings people together through food\, culture and community while celebrating the incredible diversity of Asian cultures in one of the most vibrant cities in the country.” \nLaunched in 2024\, Panda Fest now produces 13 events across 11 cities and welcomes more than 500\,000 attendees. The multi-city festival has expanded to destinations including Atlanta\, Boston\, Philadelphia\, Dallas\, Seattle\, Nashville and Orlando\, with additional cities planned for 2026. \nFestivalgoers in D.C. can expect a wide range of Asian street food and specialty dishes from local and nationally recognized vendors. Featured vendors include Chan Bai Mei of New York City\, known for its candied hawthorn tanghulu; Le Poke of Atlanta; Dumpling King of New York City; and Mumu Sweets\, featuring mochi donuts. More local vendors will be announced in the coming weeks. \nBeyond food\, the festival features a curated marketplace featuring more than 40 vendors showcasing crafts\, apparel\, accessories\, and artisanal goods inspired by Asian heritage. Cultural programming spans traditional art demonstrations\, contemporary dance\, theatrical showcases\, and nonstop live entertainment. While the final lineup will be announced closer to the event\, previous editions of Panda Fest have included lion dances\, sugar painting\, paper cutting\, and calligraphy\, and K-pop dance performances. \nPandas remain at the heart of the experience\, with playful\, Instagram-worthy attractions\, including a 15-foot inflatable panda\, a panda bounce ring\, themed treats\, exclusive merchandise/souvenirs\, interactive games\, and photo moments throughout the festival grounds. \nPanda Fest is a family-friendly event. Children under 6 receive free admission\, and attendees are encouraged to use rideshare or public transportation. \nFor tickets and more information\, go to www.pandafests.com and follow @pandafestdc on Instagram.
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