Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding)
Learn how to make mochi with traditional usu (mortar) and kine (pestle). Volunteers from the Nikkei Student Union at UC Davis will help show you the ropes. 
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Community Taiko Lessons
Come to our community taiko lessons and learn the basics of taiko from Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan. Bachi (drumsticks) will be provided for the lesson. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

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Chochin (Paper Lantern) Making
Decorate a paper lantern to your liking and hang it up at the festival or on our yatai (float). You might see it in the Picnic Day parade. You can keep your lantern for a small price, too.

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Minyo Demonstration
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!"

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Game Booths
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. Fishing and marksman games, popular at Japanese festivals, this year too.

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Ikebana Demonstration
Live flower arrangement demonstrations from the Sacramento Chapter of Ikebana International. Come see the beautiful floral displays and learn a bit about the art of flower arrangements. Displays both days; demos at specified times.  

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