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Schedule of Events
- Wed. Sept 21
- Arrival of Craftsmen Team
- Thurs. Sept 22
- Shinto "blessing" of the construction project at the beginning of construction.
- Fri. Sept 23
- Construction
- Sat. Sept 24
- Set ridge beam - Involves a ceremony
- Sun. Sept 25
- Construction
- Mon. Sept 26
- Construction
- Tues. Sept 27
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Oni tile installation ceremony. - The "Oni" tile is the Shogun tile. It is the main end tile of the Gate roof. The tile bears the symbol of the Shogun.
- Wed. Sept 28
- Completion of carpentry work
- Thur. Sept 29
- Completion of roof tile work.
- Fri. Sept 30 - 10:00am
- Completion Ceremony -- attended by about 50 - 60 Omaha, Shizuoka and Lauritzen Gardens personnel.
- Sat. Oct 1 Noon
- Lunch at Lauritzen Gardens for all Shizuoka guests
- Sat. Oct 1 2 pm
- Formal Public Dedication of the Gate
- Sat. Oct 1 6 pm
- Omaha Sister Cities Association 40th anniversary celebration banquet
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