Perth Japan Festival 2017
Sat 25 Mar 2017
11:00AM - 18:00PM
FORREST PLACE, PERTH CBD
Perth Japan Festival 2016
Date: 27 (Sat) Feb 2016
Venue: Forrest Place, Perth CBD
Contents:
1. Stage performances
As in previous years, the Japanese School, Weekend Japanese School and other local cultural groups performed. In addition, Kurodabushi Kensyo-kai (Samurai stage
performers) from Hyogo and Maiko dance performers from Kyoto were invited as symbols of the friendship between WA and Hyogo, and the vibrant exchange between our two nations.
2. Marquees
This year there were more than 30 marquees offering ramen (noodles), okonomi-yaki (pancake), tako-yaki (octopus dumpling), yaki-soba (fried noodles), kaki-gori
(shaved ice with syrup) and lots of Japanese sweets and drinks. Also on offer were Japanese arts and crafts, Japanese anime and Cosplay goods, as well as attractions for children.
In the committee’s tea ceremony marquee, we welcomed the Hon Dr Mike Nahan, MLA; representing the Premier, Mr.Masanobu Yoshii, Consul-General of Japan and Mr. Keith Yong, Councillor of the City of Perth.
3. Overview
(a) Despite a hotter day than in previous years, we welcomed 15,000 participants and the event went off without a hitch. The efforts of more than 200 local young
volunteers contributed to the success of the event.
(b) First aid volunteers were on hand to help visitors who were affected by the heat.
4. Media coverage
・Sunday Times Event Guide
・West Australian
・ABC Website
・Weekend West
・Community Radio 103.7FM had a series of interviews with marquee participants and stage performers in the days prior to the event, and also covered the event live
from the venue.
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パース日本祭りは、毎年２月または３月に西オーストラリアの州都パースで行われる一大日本文化紹介イベントです。日本の伝統文化から最新のポップカルチャーまで、また大人気の日本食(寿司・たこ焼き・ラーメン・和菓子)やお祭り屋台など盛りだくさんで、パースの夏祭りを盛り上げます。国籍・文化問わず、子供も大人も一緒に、日本の縁日の雰囲気を楽しんでいます。
日本祭りのステージ＆マーキーでは、太鼓・空手・柔道・剣道・華道・盆栽・舞踊・コスプレ・コーラス・子供たちが挑戦するジャンボ海苔巻き作りなど、日本に所縁のあるパフォーマンスやアクティビティが行われる予定です。 多国籍都市パースならではの国境を超えた様々なパフォーマーの演技に、オーストラリアと日本文化の新たな融合を見付けられるでしょう。
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