UCHIWA DECORATING
11AM - Sunset Draw and paint on your own uchiwa (japanese flat fan). Use your fan to cool off or dance along during minyo demonstration. |
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 by making a small donation, too. |
ORIGAMI
11 AM - Sunset Activities Area Come test your folding skills and get creative at the origami table! Origami Lessons by Elegant Origami Studio 11:30 AM - Beginner Origami 1:00 PM - Action Origami 4:00 PM - Intermediate Origami |
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. Organized by UC Davis' Japanese American Student Society. |
COMMUNITY SWAP BOX
11 AM - Sunset Welcome Booth Take what’s currently in the box in exchange for something of your own! The item in the box was left by another community member who wanted to leave you something that would make you smile. Pass the joy forward by contributing something in the box for the next person! |
KARAOKE
Select Hours Indoor Stage Join us for karaoke! Sing your favorite tune and watch others perform! |
MINYO DEMONSTRATION
7 PM Both Days 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!" |
TAIKO LESSONS
Sunday 10:30 AM Learn how to hit a TAIKO through a special taiko lesson led by Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan. |