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Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An unforgettable New Year’s experience for you and your family!
Celebrate the Year of the Rat 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. Watch a live demonstration on how mochi is made, with a special appearance by Consul General Hideo Fukushima, who will help us welcome the new year and help pound the mochi!
Admission
Adults: Member $5 | Public $10
Children (6-12): $3
Children under 5 years: Free
* Tickets are available at the door and we accept cash and checks.
Activities
- Mochitsuki – Rice Pounding
- Kakizome – First calligraphy of the year
- Kimono – Dress up with Japanese traditional garment
- New Year children’s games
- Nengajo Contest – New Year cards
- Ikebana – Flower arranging
- by Ikebana International, Dallas Chapter 13
Volunteer Registration
Performances
- Chado Urasenke Tanko-kai Dallas-Fort Worth – Tea Ceremony
- Cherry Blossoms Choir – Children’s choir
- Dallas Kiyari Daiko – Taiko Drummers
- Dr. Capital – Jpop Performer
- Miyagi-Ryu Nosho Kai Okinawa Dance
- Ryukyu-Damashi Okinawa Eisa
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