origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē 
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes
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Kite flying, origami, treasure hunts, jewelry making, cooking, archery, snorkeling, scuba diving, beach volleyball, gardening — the activities on offer check virtually every age and interest box.
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Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
There will be children’s activities, including origami butterflies and bubble baskets.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
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Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
There will be children’s activities, including origami butterflies and bubble baskets.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
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origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē
: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
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