Mochitsuki Japanese New Year's Celebration January 17, 2010
2801 Telecom Pkwy
Richardson, Texas 75082
Richardson, Texas 75082
Celebrate the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth’s 40th Anniversary kick-off at the 10th Annual Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration. Enjoy a mochitsuki demonstration (pounding sweet rice to make rice cakes) and other New Year’s activities and performances.
Added by emmathechihuahua on December 29, 2009
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emmathechihuahua
This is a fun, family-oriented event. There will be lots of fun performances and activities...
Performances by:
-Dallas Kiyari Daiko (Taiko Drummers)
-Cherry Blossom Chorus (Children's Choir)
-Koto (floor harp) by Fumiko Coburn
-Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) by Stan Richardson
-Yosakoi Dance by Daffron Elementary Students
Activities include:
-Mochitsuki - pounding Japanese sweet rice
-Kakizome - rst calligraphy of the New Year
-New Year's Games for Children
-Origami
-Cultural Displays - decorations including traditional
-New Year's items, cards, calligraphy, etc.
-Ikebana Display
For more information, contact the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
Phone – 214-342-2022
Email – info@jasdfw.org
Website: www.jasdfw.org