Matsuri 2024

The JASV (Japan America Society of Vermont) will present Matsuri (Japanese Culture Festival) event at South Burlington High School (550 Dorset Street, So Burlington, VT 05403) on Sunday, Sept 22th

1. Planned Events on Stage:

• - Opening with the National Anthems of Japan and The USA
• - Opening Remarks
• - Kamishibai (Story Telling with Picture)
• - Sanshin (Okinawa Shamisen)
• - Vermont Brass Ensemble
• - Ikebana History
• - Aikido/Iaido Demonstration
• - Tea Ceremony
• - Koto Music
• - JASV Commendation Delivery
• - Zen Archery Performance
• - History of Japanese Pottery
• - Bon Odori (Japanese Folk Dance)
• - Closing Speech
• - Closing with Tuba

2. Planned Booths:

• - Turtle Publisher (Japanese Culture Books)
• - One Day Consulate
• - Aikido Demonstration
• - Zen Archery
• - Japanese Food
• - Japanese Snack
• - Game of GO
• - Gyotaku
• - Origami
• - Calligraphy
• - Kimono Try On
• - Kimono Sale
• - Uchikake Exhibit
• - T-shirt Sale
• - Culture Sale
• - Manga Book Sale
• - Pachinko Game Demonstration
• - Ikebana Display
• - Flower Arrangement Demonstration

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