03/19/2011 - 10:00am - 03/20/2011 - 5:00pm
Explore the rich traditions of the Orient at Selby Gardens' Asian Cultural Festival on March 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Try your hand at origami, mah jongg, calligraphy, and Sumi-e painting. Enjoy demonstrations of bonsai cultivation, Ikebana, and a variety of martial arts. Sample delightful Asian and American foods. Featured performers include the Japanese Matsuriza Taiko drummers, Lion dancers, Balinese, Chinese, and Thai dance groups. Children can create fun projects in Selby Gardens’ Kid’s Corner.
The Garden Shop will offer a variety of plants and home décor at great festival prices. In addition, the Garden Shop will feature a March special sale of buy $40 in plants and receive a free Tillandsia.
Adults $17; members and children 11 and under enter free (children must be accompanied by an adult; members need to accompany their guests); members' guests will be charged $5.00 per person. Join Selby Gardens as a new member during this festival and receive a $10.00 discount off of the regular membership price.
The Asian Festival is sponsored by SNN6, SRQ magazine, Local Coffee + Tea, and paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
941-366-5731
