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Happenings Outside Boca

Before Barbie…Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Presents “Avatars of the Samurai Spirit” Dolls Exhibit

Long before Barbie became artists from the 19th
de rigueur, dolls were utilized and 20th Centuries and
around the world for a variety of take their inspiration
societal purposes, ranging from from Japan’s powerful
banishing spirits to breaking martial past.
cultural barriers. A new exhibit Musha-ningyō
on display from April 27th dolls on display will
through October 6th at the include Empress
Morikami Museum in Delray Jingū (a shaman and
Beach is an intriguing example. interpreter of dreams);
It was customary in Japan to Toyotomi Hideyoshi
display dolls during Tango no (Japan’s second
Sekku, or Boy’s Day Festival, to “Great Unifier”); Kato
impede disease. After the start Kiyomasa (nicknamed Young boy holding an iris
of the Edo Period (1603-1868) “The Devil General”); sheath
and the rise of the warrior class, Minamoto Yorimasu Boy’s Day scene by Hirata Yōko (1906-1975) Kato Kiyomasa
the Japanese developed the (an archer and monster- by Yamakawa Eitokusai III ca. 1935, Shōwa period ca. 1850, Edo period
popular practice of displaying slayer); and Kintarō and (Yasujiro, 1864-1941) Pigmented gofun, glass, silk, Gold lacquered paper with
musha-ningyō, or warrior dolls. Momotarō (two young ca. 1935, Shōwa period hair and straw chiseled metal, silk and straw
Symbolizing human virtues men with superhuman Wood, pigmented gofun, glass, silk
like courage, loyalty and self- strength). and metal
sacrifice; these dolls were Museum members
modeled after historical and will have the opportunity to meet Alan Scott Pate on Friday,
legendary figures adorned in April 26th at 1 p.m. During the Musha-Ningyō: Avatars of the
miniature armor and helmets. Samurai Spirit Speaker Series, journey into the fascinating
Shortly after WWII, the festival Musha Ningyō world of the samurai and discover its embodiment in Japanese
was rededicated to both genders Banner (nobori) with doll culture. The cost is free with paid museum admission.
and became a national holiday Benkei and Minamoto About Alan Scott Pate. Art dealer, museum curator and
known as Kodomo no Hi, or Yoshitsune academic Alan Scott Pate has established himself as the
Children’s Day. ca. 1900, Meiji period foremost authority of antique ningyō outside of Japan. Having
Beginning April 27th through Hand painted and paste- authored numerous books, articles and videos on the subject,
October 6th, the Morikami resist dyed cotton he also guest-curate’s exhibitions across the U.S. and Japan
Museum and Japanese Gardens and frequently lectures about the wonderment and historical Momotarō with animal entourage
will present Musha-Ningyō: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit. significance of Japanese dolls to audiences around the world. mid-19th c., late Edo period
Curated by Alan Scott Pate, the new exhibition features more Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located Wood, gofun, glass, silk and hair
than 50 musha-ningyō sourced from private collections. These at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more
meticulously outfitted effigies were designed by leading doll information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. All photos courtesy of Alan Scott Pate
Award-Winning Actress Angie Radosh Stars in

“Hello Dolly!” in Lauderhill Through April 21st

“Hello Dolly!”, one of Performances: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday Northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and State Road 7. For
the most beloved musicals in at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Lauderhill more information about LPAC visit https://www.lpacfl.com.
Broadway history, will close Performing Arts Center is located at 3800 NW 11th Place Photo credit: Morgan Sophia Photography
out this theater season, ending (33311), in the Central Broward Regional Park on the
its current performances at the
Lauderhill Performing Arts
Center on April 21st. The
production stars three-time
Carbonell Award-winning
actress Angie Radosh as the
irrepressible Dolly Gallagher
Levi.
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