JAPAN FUN FEST

Presented by The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY)

Japan Fun Fest celebrates Japan and NYC with an all day Japanese cultural festival, featuring traditional performing arts and fun cultural activities for the whole family! Enjoy performances by JFDINY’s own Minbuza (Japanese Folk Dance), Samurai Sword Soul (Traditional Sword Fighting), and Taiko Masala (Taiko Drumming). While in our activities area, experienced teachers will lead children in a variety of fun Japanese arts and crafts such as origami, calligraphy, kendama, and kimono dressing. The finale of Japan Fun Fest will be the Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese Summer event where everyone joins in and dances together! Come to Japan Fun Fest and let’s celebrate NYC!

Japan Fun Fest Details:

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Location: Corlears Hook Park, Jackson/Cherry Streets, New York, NY Map

Ticket Fee: Free

Info: https://japanesefolkdance.org/

About The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York:

JFDINY was formed by Momo Suzuki (Director) in 1992. The purpose of our organization is to research, promote, and keep alive interest in traditional Japanese folk dances. Our primary function is the performing, teaching, and preserving of those authentic dances, historically performed by the working people of Japan. Through dance, we introduce audiences to the spirit of the Japanese people!

Some of our proudest achievements include performances at the Epcot Pavilion at Disney World Florida, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, annual performances at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Festival, as well as an appearance in Madonna’s music video “Nothing Really Matters.” Recent cultural advising/choreography work includes Portland Opera’s production of Madame Butterfly (2019), as well as a residency in choreography at Boston University for Ronald Richardson’s play “Kamioroshi” (2019). Recent national media appearances include NBC’s The Today Show (2019).

For inquiries, please email us at japanesefolkdanceny@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

Japan Fun Fest is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by LMCC. Additional funding provided by The Japan Foundation of NY. Logistical support provided by our partnering organization, The Friends of Corlears Hook Park.