Sunday, May 15, 2011

Children's Day at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) - Sunday, May 15th from 11-5pm

  *Kodomo no Hi 2011*


Take your kids to see cultural performances, play games and do activities, see exhibitions and eat free food** provided by Pai’s Food Truck!


For more info. go here.

Excerpt from their list of things to do at the event:


Kanji Nametags – Write your name in Japanese
Fish with Streamers - Cut, color and paste streamers to make a cute carp project
Kanzashi Hairpin – Create a pretty hairpin to go with your yukata!
Koinobori Hat – Make our signature fish hats!
Koinobori Paper Windsock – Create your own carp windsock to hang at home
Coloring Station
Yoroi and Kabuto Factory – Assemble your own armor and helmet with colorful paper
Calligraphy
Kokeshi Paperdoll – Color in your own Kokeshi doll
Hashi Popcorn Challenge – Test your chopstick skills by picking up as much popcorn as you can
Kokeshi and Samurai Cut-outs – Take your picture with our fun wooden character cutouts
Water Yoyo – Pick out a fun water balloon to play with yoyo-style
Button making – Color in a design and then make it into your very own pin
Fukuwarai – Play the traditional Japanese game by being blindfolded and pinning pieces together to make a silly face
Shiritori – Play the popular Japanese word game by connecting words and letters
Hagoita – Practice hitting the birdie around with traditional Hagoita paddles and join in the afternoon tournament to win prizes
Koinobori Origami – Fold our pre-printed patterns to make carp origami
Fish Pond – Go fishing for prizes!
Umai-do Manju Bakery – Buy Japanese sweets made by Art Oki
**Pai’s Food Truck – 1 free item for children under 15 years old(choose from yakisoba, spam musubi or musubi), other food will also be on sale
Armor and sword displays
Hyogo Gallery – Check out products from Hyogo prefecture, Japan.
Yukata and Happi dress up – Try on traditional Japanese clothing and pose for pictures
Go – Try your hand at the traditional game of Go with Seattle Go Center volunteers

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