Brookline Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival/Japanese F
| Hours: | 12PM-4PM |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
Brookline Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival/Japanese Festival. Come Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Enjoy Japanese taiko drumming, classical dance, food, crafts, activities, and music!
Sat May 10th 12N-4PM
115 Greenough St, Brookline High School
(rain location: Shluntz Gym) - plenty free street parking
PRESENTED BY:
Brookline High School Japanese Program & The Genki Spark
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
12:15PM -- Festival Opening/Hiryu Sandan Gaeshi - The Genki Spark
12:30PM - Shindaiko
Mountain River Taiko
1:20PM - Takahashi Minyo Kai
Bon Odori -- Audience Participation -- Japanese Folk Dance Tankou Bushi - Sakura Ondo - Ei Ja Nai Ka - Fukushima Ondo
2:15PM - Odaiko New England/Boston Miyake Taiko
3:05PM - Stuart Paton: Shishimai
The Genki Spark
Taiko Finale/Kokyo
4:00PM - Festival ends
SPONSORED BY:
The Japan Foundation New York, Brookline Commission for the Arts, Brookline High School PTO, Temple University Japan Campus
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Japan Society, Brookline Asian American Family Network, Showa Boston, New England Japanese American Citizens League, Amos A.
Lawrence School, William H.
Lincoln School
INVITED PERFORMERS:
The Genki Spark, Boston Miyake Taiko, Odaiko New England, ShinDaiko, Burlington Taiko Group (Burlington, VT), and Mountain River Taiko (Western MA), Takahashi Minyo Kai
FOOD VENDORS:
Hana Japan (sushi)
Mochi Kitchen (traditional Japanese desserts)
Ittoku (Japanese festival food)
Baked goods by Brookline High School
ACTIVITIES AND GAMES:
Chop Stick Contest (game)
Yo-Yo Fishing (game)
Make Your Own Buttons
Origami
Make Your Own Hachi Maki
Yukata Booth with Photo
Face Painting
Write your name in Japanese Katakana and more!
| COST | ↑ top |
$10-$20 suggested donation per family
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.eventbrite.com/e/brookline-sakura-matsuri-2014-tickets-11293104981
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
115 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA, 02446 map
Phone: 617-308-4900
Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St, Brookline, MA
(rain location: Shluntz Gym) - plenty of free street parking
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