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The Raleigh Parks Active Adult Program, in collaboration with the Japan America Society of North Carolina, is organizing a week-long series of Japanese cultural outreach programs. The events will be held from Monday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 18 at various locations.

Registration is required and limited to 20 participants per session. A materials fee of $5 will be collected for each event. Interested individuals can register on Reclink or in person at any Raleigh Parks facility.

The schedule includes:

**Furoshiki**

- Date: Monday, Sept. 16

- Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

- Location: Anne Gordon Center

Participants will learn how to wrap objects using fabric for transporting goods. Attendees are advised to bring their own water bottle and a small box.

**Tea Ceremony**

- Date: Monday, Sept. 16

- Time: 3 - 4 p.m.

- Location: Anne Gordon Center

This session covers the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and the proper way to drink matcha.

**Kiri-Gami**

- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17

- Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

- Location: Five Points Center

Participants will learn how to create intricate designs by cutting and folding Origami paper.

**Onigiri**

- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17

- Time: 3 - 4 p.m.

- Location: Five Points Center

This class teaches participants how to make Japanese rice balls suitable for picnics and bento boxes.

**Chigiri-E**

- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18

- Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

- Location: Walnut Terrace Center    

Participants will learn to create artwork using small pieces of torn Washi paper.

**Sumi-E**

- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18

- Time: 3 - 4 p.m.

- Location: Walnut Terrace Center    

This session focuses on drawing techniques using black ink contrast.

The events are open to all ages with a cost of $5 per event.

For more information and registration details, visit RecLink or any Raleigh Parks facility.