The Japanese Cultural Show returns this year to showcase Japanese culture and Steveston heritage with performances, demonstrations and displays.
Stage performances will feature ikebana, a live flower arrangement process, a tea ceremony and a koto, a traditional string instrument performance. Other demonstrations include kendo, various martial arts, Japanese calligraphy and kimono dressing.
The centre will have displays on bonsai plants and dollmaking by a local Richmond group as well as a seniors lounge where they will sell handmade crafts. Children’s activities such as origami will also be available.
“In all our demonstrations and displays, we want to expose the Japanese culture to other members of our country and [show] that we do exist and we do have a cultural tradition here in Steveston,” said Kelvin Higo, one of the co-chairs of the Japanese Cultural Show.
Performances and demonstrations run between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre at 4255 Moncton St.
