Children's Day at the Botanic Garden
Celebrate children at this special event in the Japanese Garden.
When
This event has already happened.
May 04, 2018
10:00 AM
-
02:00 PM
Where
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave. NW
Albuquerque,
NM
87104
Description
Children's Day, founded as a national holiday in the United States in 1948, has been celebrated in Japan since ancient times. It is a day for families to celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children. On Children's Day, families fly huge carp-shaped streamers (koinobori) outside the house and display dolls of famous warriors and other heroes inside. The carp was chosen because it symbolizes strength and success; according to a Chinese legend, a carp swam upstream to become a dragon. In honor of the day, the ABQ BioPark will be making koi kites in the Japanese Garden.
Price
Free with regular admission.
An example of a koinobori kite.