Thank you so much for joining us for Garden Party 2021! This long-delayed event was the culmination of our 60th kanreki anniversary celebration. It was truly a beautiful evening despite being held on one of the hottest days of the year!
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June 5, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Seattle Japanese Garden.
In Japan, the 60th year of life is called “kanreki” (還暦) and is celebrated as a rebirth or re-entry into childhood. Sixty years is the full cycle of the Chinese zodiac calendar, which was adopted for use in Japan starting in the year 604.
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On June 5th, 1960, the newly-completed Seattle Japanese Garden opened to the public for the first time. Join us for a season-long series of special events and programs to celebrate the past and future of the garden. Check out our event calendar for the full schedule, but here are a few highlights!
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