2025年7月11日
Tanabata Market: A Community Celebration
The Tanabata Market, held on Sunday, July 6, welcomed over 2,000 visitors to a day of shopping and Japanese culture.
The Tanabata Market, held on Sunday, July 6, welcomed over 2,000 visitors to a day of shopping and Japanese culture. The market showcased a wide array of vendors, offering everything from handmade crafts and flea market finds to a selection of plants and fresh produce. Visitors enjoyed a good selection of Japanese street food, featuring favorites like takoyaki, ramen, okonomiyaki and many more. A special moment was seeing many visitors embrace the spirit of the tanabata star festival by wearing yukata . Attendees of all ages enjoyed the tradition of writing wishes on colourful paper to add to the tanabata decorations. The cultural performances were a highlight, too, with shishimai by Rakuichi, and a show by the Samurai Cinema Club, who regularly practice at Nikkei Centre. Community members also came together for a bon odori practice session in the Nikkei Garden. We extend our gratitude to all attendees, participants, and dedicated volunteers who came together to make this celebration of culture and community a success. We look forward to welcoming everyone to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre at Nikkei Matsuri on August 30 & 31 .
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