Japan Related Events
Past Japan Related Events
Cherry Blossom Festival 2009
The Wellington Sakai Association held a Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday 20 September 2009.
Programme:
11:00 - 12:15 Kyudo demonstration (St James Theatre)
12:30 - 13:15 Japanese music (Marae, Te Papa)
13:30 - 14:15 Ikebana demonstration (Marae, Te Papa)
14:30 - 15:15 Tea Ceremony and interactions (Marae, Te Papa)
15:30 - 16:30 Collaboration of Japanese/Maori music (Marae, Te Papa)
'Discover Japan' Workshops in Napier
The Japan Society of Hawkes Bay held a series of 'Discover Japan' workshops for members of the public on 10 October 2009 (Taiku no hi) at Napier Boys' High School.
Programmes:- Tea Ceremony
- Japanese Writing (Calligraphy)
- Japanese Poetry (Haiku)
- Wearing Kimono
- Japanese Food
- Paper-folding (Origami)
- Japanese living in Napier (a discussion)
- Songs for children
- Toys and Games
- Growing Bonsai
Hutt Minoh Friendship House - Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2008
Place: Hutt Minoh Friendship House, 38 Normandale Road, Lower Hutt
Time: 1-4pm
Entry: Free
Included: Taiko drumming, kendo martial art, chigirie art on show, green tea tasting, childrens event.
JETAA and Wellington Sakai Association Sakura Picnic
JETAA and Wellington Sakai Association Sakura picnic, a family day of games and sakura viewing.
Date: Sunday, 28 September 2008
Place: Katherine Mansfield Park, Thorndon (close to Queen Margaret's College)
Time: 1-4pm
Sakura Festival at IPC, Palmerston North
Date: Saturday, 20 September 2008
Place: International Pacific College (Cnr Aokautere Drive/Pacific Drive, Palmerston North)
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Cherry blossoms, international food, calligraphy, origami, Japanese tea ceremony, drum team performance, dance clubs, martial arts clubs, music concert, cultural displays, children's activities and games, art and craft stalls and lots more ....