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Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading  September 2023

On Friday September 29th, about 15 people gathered at Barry and Jenefer’s North Shore home for Otsukimi. We enjoyed delicious pot luck snacks while sharing our haiku along with a glass of sake, imagining rabbits on the moon pounding mochi. Meanwhile, the moon rose behind us as we enjoyed each other’s company. Finally we got outside and down to the beach to marvel at the full harvest moon from the peaceful shores of Kootenay Lake. 

Many thanks to Barry and Jenefer for welcoming us to their home and thanks to everyone who came to share this lovely evening!

Thanks to Adam Andriashek for these pictures.

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    • Origins of the Nelson – Shuzenji (now Izu-shi) Relationship
    • NELSON EXCHANGE VISIT TO IZU-SHI - SPRING 2024
    • NELSON EXCHANGE VISIT TO IZU-SHI - SPRING 2019
    • IZU-SHI EXCHANGE VISIT TO NELSON - SUMMER 2019
    • NELSON DELEGATION VISIT TO IZU-SHI - SPRING 2017
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      • The yunomi jyawan
      • celebratory quilt
      • Saturday market
      • Mona Smith's Photos
      • Flashback to summer
  • Friendship Garden
    • A Short History
    • Building the Friendship Gate
    • COTTONWOOD CREEK SIGNAGE PROJECT >
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - SISTER CITIES
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - ECOLOGY OF THE CREEK
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - A KTUNAXA COMMUNITY
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - A SINIXT CROSSROADS
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - FISH AND FISHING
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      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
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      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - ELECTRIC LIGHT STATION
      • COTTONWOOD FALLS PARK SIGNS - WAGARA RAILING
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    • Community Events 2025 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) - April 2025
    • Community Events 2024 >
      • INK PAINTING & JAPANESE BUNRAKU PUPPETRY - APRIL 2024
      • HERITAGE BC FRIENDSHIP GARDEN TOUR - MAY 2024
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) - May 2024
      • BENTO LUNCH COOKING - JUNE 2024
      • Canada Day July 2024
      • LANTERN MAKING ODORI DANCE PRACTICE - AUGUST 2024
      • O-Bon Summer Picnic - August 2024
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2024
      • TAIKO DRUM PERFORMANCE - SEPTEMBER 2024
      • CALLIGRAPY & ORIGAMI - OCTOBER 2024
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2024
      • NABE - WINTER COOKING SAKE TASTING - NOVEMBER 2024
    • Community Events 2023 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2023
      • Canada Day July 2023
      • O-Bon Summer Picnic - August 2023
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2023
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2023
    • Community Events 2022 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2022
      • O-Bon Summer Picnic - August 2022
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2022
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2022
      • 35Th Anniversary, Opening The Garden Shed, And Honouring Jim Sawada
    • Community Events 2021 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2021
      • Canada Day July 2021
      • Olympic & Para Olympic Cycling July 2021
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2021
    • Community Events 2020 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2020
      • Canada Day Tent July 2020
    • Community Events 2019 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2019
      • Obon Summer picnic - August 2019
      • Onibana Taiko Drumming Performance - August 2019
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2019
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2019
    • Community Events 2018 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) May 2018
      • Canada Day July 2018
      • O-bon Summer Potluck Picnic - August 2018
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2018
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2018
    • Community events 2017 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) May 2017
      • Songs and Laments May 2017
      • Canada Day July 2017
      • Obon Picnic August 2017
      • Otsukimi (Full Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading) Sept. 2017
      • Autumn Leaves October 2017
    • Community Events 2016 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) May 2016
      • Canada Day July 2016
      • Obon Picnic August 2016
      • Otsukimi (Full Moon Viewing and Haiku Reading) Sept. 2016
      • Presentation to City Council September 2016
      • Autumn Leaves October 2016
      • Consul General visits Nelson November 2016
  • About us
    • MEMBERSHIPS
    • Executive and board
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