Winter vacation activities at Buenos Aires's Japanese Garden include workshops, martial arts, and live music

Buenos Aires's Japanese Garden is preparing to welcome visitors during the winter school holidays with a diverse program of cultural activities and events. Located in the Bosques de Palermo, the garden, one of the largest of its kind globally, has recently unveiled the "Path of Longevity," featuring a series of traditional torii gates symbolizing Japanese values.

From July 13 to August 2, the garden will host daily family-friendly activities. Weekdays will feature participatory workshops in origami, ikebana (flower arranging), bonsai cultivation, Japanese painting, and manga drawing. These workshops have limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Weekends will offer cultural showcases, with Saturdays dedicated to martial arts demonstrations, including judo, aikido, and karate. Sundays will feature lively performances of Japanese drumming.

Adding to the attractions, the garden will also celebrate "hanami," the traditional Japanese custom of appreciating the transient beauty of flowers, specifically the blooming of the sakura cherry blossoms. This event is a highly anticipated occasion, mirroring its popularity in Japan.