This event started out as a small affair for Japanese expatriates to immerse their children in Japanese culture in 1977. It has now grown into a much-awaited annual event of about 35,000 participants each year.
PROGRAMME (Tentative)
4:30 pm Gates Open
7:00 pm Opening– Drum Performance
7:15 pm Bon Odori Dance – Part 1
7:45 pm Japanese "Wadaiko" Performance
8:00 pm Bon Odori Dance – Part 2
8:30 pm Guest Performance
8:45 pm Bon Odori Dance – Part 3
9:15 pm Closing Address