The 2nd Annual Japan Cultural Festival THE MATSURI

The 2nd Annual Japan Cultural Festival THE MATSURI

Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2015 * Rain or ShinePlace: Ma Riis Park & Sollazzo Center (In front of Harrison Library)Address: 1 Heineman Pl, Harrison, NY 10528*In the event of rain, the festival will be held in the Sollazzo Center
Presenter: NPO Asian Society of Arts / ASA 501(c)(3)Co-presenter: THE MATSURI 祭Special supporter: Town/Village of Harrison, Harrison Recreation CenterSupporter: Consulate General of Japan in New YorkSponsors: Sumitomo Real Estate Sales, SUSHI ANN, Daiei Trading, ena / C’ena, Oishinbo, Momiji, Hajime, Aria, Amnet USA, TORAY, JNC AMERICA, NYSC, Yamato Transport U.S.A., Sundai New York, New York Japanese-American Lions Club, SAPIX USA, Nikkei America, Sakura Gakuen, Wish Auto, KYOSHIN, Sakurasaku Support, Mitsubishi Imaging, Toyota Tsusho America, Nippon Express USA, Fuji Mart CT, Fuji Mart Scarsdale, Overseas Japanese Family Dental, Takaokaya, Sapporo USA, Kirin Brewery, Wismettac Asian Foods, Mutual Trading, JFC International, wuhao newyork, Haewon Khym D.D.S, Keio Academy of New York, and more

Come and Enjoy Japanese Culture with Us!
Traditional Japanese Performance (Tea ceremony, Flower Arrangement, Calligraphy, Music, Dance, Kimono Dressing, and more) Japanese Games, Goods, Food and Drinks, and Raffles!!
The Matsuri is an opportunity for those shy members of the Japanese community with limited English language ability to be more actively involved with the local community of Westchester by sharing their culture through Japanese food, performances, vendor booths, workshops, games, and raffles. The festival’s theme is hanami, the Japanese tradition of cherry-blossom viewing, and we invite anyone interested to enjoy it with us.
The profit will go to the Harrison Recreation Department, Westchester County and also victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Stage Performances:Keio Academy of New York (Brass Band Club / Brass Band, ZION / Hip Hop), Japanese Singers, Bands, Dancers, Magician, and more.
Vender Booths: [Food] Yakitori, Sushi, Corn, Edamame, Yakisoba, Snacks, Rice Ball, Japanese Soups, Pork Burgers, Japanese Traditional Pastry, and more.[Goods] Hand Craft Ceramic, Dishes, Bowls, Cups, Clever Container, Japanese Traditional Tenugui, Arts Goods (Beads & Egg), Handmade Pottery, Toys, Jewelry
Culture Exchange Events: Japanese Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, Calligraphy, and more
Japanese Games: Purchase tickets, play Japanese Traditional Games, and Go back to your childhood.
Raffles: Raffles to win many prizes!

For more information,please contact Shoko Daddario, Executive Producer of THE MATSURI (studioshoko@yahoo.com)

Related sitesOfficial Web site: http://www.thematsuri.org/

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