September was the busiest month. O-tsukimi: Moon Viewing Festival, Kids Ikebana experience at school. Kimono try-on for the Crow Collection of Asian Art at UTD.
O-tsukimi is one of the big seasonal events. The main attraction is the beautiful moon!
The tradition is passed through not only through families but also schools. In kindergarten and elementary, they learn about Ostukimi through music, hands-on activities, and even school lunch menu; food. Dango for the moon viewing. Song of the moon.
What do you see on the harvest moon?
月見の歌 A song for the Japanese Moon Viewing .
Melody sounds very Japanese.
Join us in honoring the beauty of the full moon with traditional decorations with Japanese pampas grass and offering dango to the moon, and eating Tsukimi Dango and peaceful moon gazing with your friends and family. Ancient Japanese enjoyed viewing the moon on the surface of the pond, sometimes making poem ove sake.



Legend: A selfless rabbit offered itself to help a hungry deity and was taken to the moon, where it now makes rice cakes.
More story from the link below


Wishing everyone a serene and joyful Moon Viewing!
うさぎ rabbit
十五夜お月様 じゅうごやおつきさま Full moon はねる jump
うさぎでんせつ
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