Children of all ages are invited to the Chibi Chan Tent between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm to learn how to fold origami creatures using special Japanese paper and techniques.

Visit the Hanami Tent between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm for demonstrations from local artists, including a look into the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

HANAMI TENT DEMONSTRATIONS

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Wakayama Kenjin Kai Bonsai Display and Demonstration by Mr. T. Yamaura
• “Chado” Tea Ceremony Demonstration
• Senior’s Craft Display
• “Shodo” Calligraphy Demonstration
• Sakura Art Demonstration
• Creative Card Demonstration
• Ikebana Demonstration & Display
• Ikenobo School
• “Takeya Sushi” Booth

Come and experience Japanese culture through Ikebana demonstrations, Taiko drum performances and more inside the Sakura Tent!

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Ikebana Demonstration (Sogetsu Style)

1:00 – 1:30PM – Welcome & Speeches

1:40 PM – Vancouver Okinawa Taiko

2:00 PM – Apple Choir Group

2:20 PM – Steveston Japanese Language School Kimono Show

2:40 PM – Steveston Minyo Singing

3:00 PM – Special Guest Performers (Shamisen & Taiko by Nori Nori & Komori)

3:30 PM – Collaboration Presentation (Drumming/Singing/Dancing) & Audience Participation