About Tanabata

Japanese Tanabata Festivals celebrate the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi whose love was denied when they were turned to Stars (Vega and Altair) separated by the Milky Way. Only allowed to cross the river of stars and meet one night of the year on the seventh night of the seventh month, that night’s reunion now marks a celebration of hopes and dreams fulfilled.

Customarily Tanabata participants write their wishes and dreams on colorful strips of paper called Tanzaku that are attached as decorations to bamboo trees. The Silicon Valley Tanabata Festival will be fostering the hopes and dreams of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, who can tie their wishes to bamboo stalks, which as the fastest growing and among the most versatile of plants, offer a suitable symbol for the aspirations of high-minded entrepreneurs.

First Annual Silicon Valley Tanabata Festival

A festive night of Japanese tradition, culture, music, food and mingling under the stars.
An opportunity for Silicon Valley entrepreneurs of all nations to meet current and future leaders of the valley’s Japanese community.
A chance to contribute toward the granting of a needy child's wish as we raise donations for charity.
A celebration of and recommitment to the goals and dreams whereby we all strive to make the world a better place.

When

Wednesday - July 7, 2010 6:30-10:30 pm

Entertainment

Taiko Drumming and Traditional Japanese Music from 7:00 p.m.
“Elevator Pitch Karaoke” open mike for entrepreneurs
Traditional Japanese Dance performance
Japanese party games
Tours of Plug and Play Tech Center and SunBridge Japan Pavilion
Food and Drink: Traditional Japanese festival foods will be served as hors d’oeuvres

Reservations

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Where

Plug and Play Tech Center
440 N. Wolfe Rd. - Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Produced by

In collaboration with

Plug and Play Technology Center »

With the gracious support of

The Miner Foundation
Fukuoka Prefectural Government - Silicon Valley

And cooperation of

Silicon Valley Japanese Entrepreneur Network »
Keizai Society US-Japan Business Forum »
Japan Society of Northern California »