2024 Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration – CANCELLED!
Sunday, January 14 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For the safety of our attendees, staff, and volunteers, we will be cancelling Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration.
For anyone who pre-registered online, we will be refunding your ticket sales.
Stay safe and warm!
Mochitsuki New Years Celebration
Mochitsuki is celebrated annually in January to kick off the New Year! This event will feature a variety of activities including Mochitsuki (rice pounding), Kakizome (first calligraphy of the year), Omikuji (Fortunes), New Year children’s games, and more. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with delicious mochi, musical performances, and Japanese cultural activities. This is a great opportunity to learn about Japan’s rich New Year’s traditions and connect with the local Japanese community!
Activities
Mochitsuki – rice pounding
Kakizome – First calligraphy of the year
Omikuji – New Year’s fortune telling
Ikebana – Flower arranging by Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13 and Sogetsu Dallas Branch
Performances
Dallas Kiyari Daiko – Taiko drummers
Cherry Blossom Choir – Children’s choir
Sallad
Volunteers
Want to help make New Year’s Mochi? Get volunteer hours?
Sign up to volunteer at Mochitsuki!