When we reach 100 years old, we get a telegram from the Queen but when a bit of our garden, namely the Japanese Garden, reaches 100 years we throw a Japanese themed party and get messages of support from the Japanese Embassy.
It’s been a bad year for the Japanese people so far, with only news to us of doom and gloom, so another good reason to have a celebration was to show our visitors what is so great about Japan. So against the backdrop of our world famous garden, we had a celebration of Japanese Children’s Day. This was originally Boys’ Day, a day to fly the carp flags, symbolising the carps’ journey home, against the odds, who then turn into a mythical dragon, an allegory of a boy turning into a great man.
On 2nd May we flew carp from our monument, our garden shop and in the trees around the garden. We had Japanese food stalls, Japanese Gifts and pottery, kimono demonstrations, craft activities and children’s games: all this to the accompaniment of Rochdale’s finest Taiko drummers.
The day was a fantastic success and gave people a valuable insight into the culture behind our 100 year old garden, so much so, our intention is to run Children’s Day every year.
Gardens are not only places about plants but are also about the people behind the plants and here at Tatton we are passionate about giving our customers new experiences related to the world of plants. So keep looking at our website for new and up and coming events.
Happy gardening.
Simon Tetlow, Team Leader
It’s been a bad year for the Japanese people so far, with only news to us of doom and gloom, so another good reason to have a celebration was to show our visitors what is so great about Japan. So against the backdrop of our world famous garden, we had a celebration of Japanese Children’s Day. This was originally Boys’ Day, a day to fly the carp flags, symbolising the carps’ journey home, against the odds, who then turn into a mythical dragon, an allegory of a boy turning into a great man.
On 2nd May we flew carp from our monument, our garden shop and in the trees around the garden. We had Japanese food stalls, Japanese Gifts and pottery, kimono demonstrations, craft activities and children’s games: all this to the accompaniment of Rochdale’s finest Taiko drummers.
The day was a fantastic success and gave people a valuable insight into the culture behind our 100 year old garden, so much so, our intention is to run Children’s Day every year.
Gardens are not only places about plants but are also about the people behind the plants and here at Tatton we are passionate about giving our customers new experiences related to the world of plants. So keep looking at our website for new and up and coming events.
Happy gardening.
Simon Tetlow, Team Leader
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There's definitely a lot to love about a garden, so how much more if it turns 100 years old? The garden witnessed a century of rich history and culture, and it is patterned by everything that is great about the Japanese culture. Here's to more years for the garden and its wonderful Japanese roots!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Aaliyah. It's been such a special year for the Japanese Garden and we're delighted so many people are interested in its history!
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