Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Japanese Village Creates Art From Hues of Rice

This article was in the New York Times on Sunday.  Click title for link.  I immediately thought of our Street Painting Festival, but beyond that, it really shows that the sky is the limit - or the earth in this case - about how communities can create destinations and economic benefits for many.

Japanese Village Creates Art From Hues of Rice
Published: July 25, 2010
Every year, villagers create large and complex images using rice paddies as canvas and plants as paint.