About this Event
Spring Festival (Haru Matsuri)
Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Spring Festival (Haru Matsuri)! This event will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Get ready for a day of exciting performances, delicious baked goods, children's activity tables, and more. Whether you're a fan of traditional Japanese culture or just looking for a good time, this festival has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring with us!
- Parking is available at the church, on the other side of Queens Rd, and along Edgehill Rd. Parking is limited and is first come first serve basis
- We have vendors: baked goods and homemade items (cash or Venmo only), and children’s activity tables (origami, coloring, chigiri-e)
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:05 PM
Opening Remarks - Tomoko Deguchi, JCAC/Michi Calcagno, JASNC
🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:10 PM
Wadaiko performance by SAIL students
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:15 PM
Soran-bushi dancing with audience participation by SAIL students
🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:40 PM
Mini-lecture on Hinamatsuri/Sakura/Children’s Day by Anthony Black
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:05 PM
Japanese songs by Naoko Watanabe and Tomoko Deguchi
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Aikido demonstration by Matthew Attarian
🕑: 04:40 PM - 04:55 PM
Dance by Hana-akari Japanese dance troupe
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing remarks - Tomoko Deguchi, JCAC/Michi Calcagno, JASNC
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, United States
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