Tanabata Festival

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Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese festival originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival. It celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi.

Join us for a fun-packed family day celebrating Japanese culture. Delivered in partnership with the Japan Society North West. 

Detail of Kunichika print © National Museums Liverpool, courtesy of Frank Milner