Atlanta Haiku
Festival:
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Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku during the Atlanta Haiku Festival at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Haiku Competition
Feb. 1 – 28: Writers of all ages from around the country are invited to submit up to two original and unpublished haiku to our competition. Winners receive admission to the festival on a day in April, and their work will be read aloud and displayed in the Garden.
About the Festival
The Atlanta Haiku Festival celebrates the connection between art and nature through haiku-inspired activities, starting with a haiku writing competition in February and culminating with a day of celebration in April. Enter the competition, view the winning haiku in Storza Woods, attend a haiku-inspired program, or explore activities on the festival day. Find your haiku moment in the Garden. View Programs.
Why haiku?
Haiku is a Japanese poetry form that takes inspiration from nature. The Atlanta Botanical Garden endeavors to connect people with nature and plants through engaging experiences. Japanese plants and culture play an important role in these moments, including garden walks, art, food and horticultural programs. Our Japanese Garden features traditional plantings, architecture and beautiful stone lanterns from Japan. The Atlanta Haiku Festival invites guests to find their haiku moment in nature.
Festival Day
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. Visit the Garden during the month of April to engage in a variety of haiku-related activities and programs.
How-to-Haiku
Ready to dive into haiku? This is the place to learn the fundamentals or deepen your understanding of haiku. New and budding haiku poets can gain insight to get started. Schools and educators can access haiku lessons and gain confidence teaching haiku. Experienced writers can get inspiration from professional haiku poets. Learn more at the resources below!
- Haiku Society of America
- The Heron’s Nest
- The Haiku Foundation
- Haiku Lesson Plan for Teachers
- NaHaiWriMo – Why no 5-7-5?