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Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
Sunday, January 14, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An unforgettable New Year’s experience for you and your family!
Celebrate the Year of the Dog with delicious mochi (rice cakes), music and dance performances, and authentic cultural activities.
Learn about Japan’s rich New Year’s traditions, and connect with the local Japanese community.
Activities
- Mochitsuki – pounding Japanese sweet rice
- Kakizome – first calligraphy of the New Year
- New Year’s children’s games
- Ikebana – flower arranging
- by Ikebana International, Dallas Chapter 13
- Nengajo Contest Winners – New Year’s cards
Performances
- Cherry Blossoms Choir – Children’s choir
- Dallas Kiyari Daiko – Taiko drummers
- Fumiko Coburn and Jon Johnston – Koto & Shakuhachi Duo
- Miyagi-Ryu Nosho-Kai – Okinawa dance
- Haun Elementary School Yosakoi Kids – Children’s dance group
- Yosakoi Soran – High school dance group
Admission
Adults: Member $5 | Public $10
Children (6-12): $3
Children under 5 years: Free
We accept cash and check.
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