Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding)
2 PM - 4 PM Hopyard Learn how to make mochi with traditional usu (mortar) and kine (pestle). |
Shibori-zome (Japanese Cloth Dyeing)
11 AM - Sunset Activities Area Come make beautiful patterns using shibori zome techniques. |
Chochin (Paper Lantern) Painting
11 AM - Sunset Activities Area Decorate a paper lantern to your liking and hang it up at the festival or on our yatai (float). You can keep your lantern for a small price, too. |
Minyo Demonstration
Visit Yolo Stage Try out some folk dances with Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan. It's easy - just follow along! The steps are simple, but don't worry too much about getting it right. "There's a dancing fool and a watching fool. Fools either way, might as well dance!" |
Matsuri Games
11 AM - Sunset Games Area You can win some fun festival prizes at the game booths. Save up your loose dimes in the coming weeks for the fan-favorite Dime Toss game. |
Hula and Tahitian Workshop
Following NKOH performance Saturday Gallery Stage Learn Polynesian dance with UC Davis' Nā Keiki O Hawaiʻi (NKOH). Follow along as NKOH teaches a verse of their Tahitian piece! |
Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy)
11 AM - Sunset Activites Area Learn how to practice shodo, the art of Japanese calligraphy, and try it yourself. |
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Ikebana Demonstration
Sat. 4 PM - 5 PM & Sun. 3 PM - 4 PM Gallery Stage Watch a life Japanese flower arranging demonstration! |
Open Mic Karaoke
Sat. 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM, 2:10 PM - 3 PM, & 4 PM - 4:40 PM Sun. 11:30 AM - 1:40 PM, 3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Restaurant Stage Join us for open mic karaoke! Sing your favorite tune and watch others perform! |
