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Landscape work of Chigiri-e style artwork with mountains and trees made of paper

Japanese Chigiri-e: Torn Paper Art

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2026-05-26 15:00:00 2026-05-26 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Japanese Chigiri-e: Torn Paper Art In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, have fun and use your imagination as you make your own Chigiri-e style work of art. For ages 5 - 12 Chet Holifield Library -

Tuesday, May 26
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, have fun and use your imagination as you make your own Chigiri-e style work of art. For ages 5 - 12

Chigiri-e dates back to the Heian period of Japan (794 - 1185). Artists used to make their own paper before tearing it and piecing it together to form a collage. The finished product looked like a painting and only up close could you see individual pieces of paper.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Art Activity |

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The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

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