Check out the 2012 Festival Signature events!
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Mar 01 2012
Japan’s Gift to Nature: Oriental Brush Painting
Mar 01, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Oriental Brush Paintings by Darlene Kaplan have captivated art lovers everywhere. Experience purity in painting the snow, brightness in the moon, fragrance in the flower, sound in the waterfall and spirit in people.
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Mar 05 2012
SERENITY IN SILK: World of Nuido Collection
Mar 05, 2012 - Apr 27, 2012
Japanese Embroidery Center, in cooperation with Embassy of Japan, presents SERENITY IN SILK: WORLD OF NUIDO COLLECTION to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Japanese cherry blossom trees enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.
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Mar 20 2012
Sakura: Cherry Blossoms as Living Symbols of Friendship
Mar 20, 2012 - Sep 15, 2012
View highlights from The Library of Congress collections that illuminate the story of the landmark cherry blossom trees, the historical significance of cherry blossoms in Japan, and their continuing resonance in American culture and for Washingtonians in particular.
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Mar 20 2012
Spy Cherry Blossom SCVNGR
Mar 20, 2012 - Apr 27, 2012
The International Spy Museum has created a SCVNGR challenge combining cherry blossom and the intriguing world of espionage! The game is downloadable, free-of-charge, and available to all.
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Mar 22 2012
360-Degree Projection by Doug Aitken
Mar 22, 2012 - May 13, 2012
Artist Doug Aitken transforms the Hirshhorn’s façade and explodes film conventions with a new installation. Visitors should view the work from many perspectives by walking around the building to experience the full panorama of moving images.
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Mar 22 2012
Orchid Lecture Series: Orchids in Nature
Mar 22, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012
Orchids thrive across a range of habitats and have some of the most specific and precarious relationships with their animal pollinators. USBG Volunteer Todd Brethauer talks about orchids in conjunction with Orchid Mystique: Nature’s Triumph.
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