Destination Asia Brings Bonsai Workshops, Traditional Music, More To Morton Arboretum

LISLE, IL — The Morton Arboretum will host Destination Asia Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, highlighting music, art, dance and other aspects of Asian culture. The event also features bonsai workshops and will have food trucks onsite.

The two-day event's featured performances include sumo wrestling, traditional Asian music and J-pop dance tunes. A bonsai show will be held by the Prairie State Bonsai Society, giving attendees a chance to see bonsai trees in different stages of growth and curation. Some of the trees are several years old.

Bonsai workshops will also be available to impart the art of bonsai styling. The workshops schedule is as follows.

Introduction to Bonsai: Chinese Elm

Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Introduction to Bonsai: Green Gem Ficus

Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Introduction to Bonsai: Brazilian Rain Tree

Aug. 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Guest Artist Bonsai Workshop: Dwarf Mugo Pine

Aug. 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Bonsai: Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Dawn Redwood Bonsai Workshop

Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kids' Bonsai Workshop: Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Aug. 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Guest Artist Bonsai Workshop: Bring Your Own Tree

Aug. 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission to Destination Asia is included with paid arboretum entry. Additional fees apply to bonsai workshops. Follow the link to learn more and by arboretum admission during Destination Asia.