On February 26 and 27, 2005, the 21st annual Matsuri, a festival of Japan, will be held at Heritage and Science Park at Phoenix, AZ, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The theme of the 2005 event is the Japanese Tea Ceremony, performed by Urasenke. People will be able to participate in a tea ceremony with $5 fee.

You may also enjoy Japanese exhibits, martial arts demonstrations, arts and crafts, children's activities, Bonsai displays, classical and folk dance, music, Taiko drums, comedic short skits, Lion Dances, and Japanese food etc.

Free admission!

For more information, please visit at http://www.azmatsuri.org/ or call to Heritage and Science Park Office at 602-262-5029 (for general, recorded information) or 602-262-5071 (a staff representative).