Jonathan Ley
Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival
"If you would be happy for a lifetime, grow chrysanthemums."
October 9-17, 2010
Garden Hours
Included with Garden admission
The Garden's Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival includes a special display of cut and potted fancy chrysanthemums outdoors on the East Veranda of the Garden Pavilion.
Kiku Matsuri in Japanese Tradition
Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Festival, is the fifth of the five annual Go-Sekku Festivals in the traditional Japanese calendar. The chrysanthemum is the official flower of Japan and has been cultivated there since the 8th century. The 16-petaled chrysanthemum is represented on the imperial family crest and is a symbol of longevity, dignity, and nobility. The Garden observes this festival with a display of mums on the East Veranda of the Pavilion arrayed in the traditional style associated with this popular flower-viewing festival.
Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition
October 9–10, 2010
10am-4pm in the Pavilion
Included with Garden admission
More details are available on the ikebana event listings.
