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OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival 2024
Starts
Aug 9th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM MDTStarts
Friday Aug 9th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM MDTEnds
Aug 10th, 2024 @ 5:00 PM MDTEnds
Saturday Aug 10th, 2024 @ 5:00 PM MDTMax Bell Centre
1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary
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Description
OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival is coming to the summer scene August 9th & 10th, 2024. The festival will showcase your favourite food, drinks and a market full of Japanese treasures. Friday night’s entertainment will be a modern contemporary mix of themed events. The entertainment for Saturday will be a more traditional cultural mix of music, dancing, drumming and karate.
Omatsuri 2024 takes place August 9 & 10 at Max Bell Centre
By popular demand, Omatsuri will once again be a two-day event, with our team of dedicated organizers planning an expanded programme for both days. With that in mind, this year we are introducing a Weekend Pass that saves you 25%!
Purchasing in advance online is optional but recommended. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate for both dates/events.
Event Information
Location: Max Bell Centre (1001 Barlow Trail S.E. Calgary, AB)
Date: August 9th, 2024
Hours: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Date: August 10th, 2024
Hours: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
One of the highlights of OMATSURI has always been the wonderful variety of Japanese performance arts and martial arts demonstrations. This year, we are excited to showcase the rich Japanese heritage and traditions by promoting many talented performers.
2024 will see the return of the Cultural Stage, highlighting demonstrations of the many traditional Japanese arts.
We hope you will join us for a great day and some wonderful entertainment.
Friday, August 9 – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
| Time | Outdoor Stage | Indoor Cultural Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | J-Pop Dance Off (Competition with Prize) Tanko Bushi with Midnight Taiko & Joanne Planidin Musician Aza Nabuko | Cosplay Contest (Competition with Prize) |
Saturday, August 10 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
| Time | Outdoor Stage | Indoor Cultural Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 10:05 AM – Calgary Kendo Club 10:35 AM – Himawari Dancers 10:50 AM – Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary, Kaede no kai | 10:00 AM – Koto Performance 10:30 AM – Maharlika Divas Dance Group Philippines |
| 11:00 AM | 11:05 AM – HIBIKIYA 11:40 AM – Omikoshi Parade 1 | 11:00 AM – Ken-Shibu Performance Dancing 11:15 AM – Bonseki Sand Art Demonstration |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – Opening Ceremony 12:30 PM – Ka Muso Kai 12:55 PM – Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge & Area Minyo Dancers | 12:30 PM – Fake Samurai’z |
| 1:00 PM | 1:10 PM – Shin Ken Kai Iaido Dojo 1:40 PM – Ina Harris 1:55 PM – Omikoshi Parade 2 | 1:15 PM – Sogetsu Ikebana Floral Demonstration |
| 2:00 PM | 2:15 PM – Fake Samurai’z 2:45 PM – Yayoi Woods 2:55 PM – Seiyu Karate | 2:00 PM – Churakaji Okinawa Sanshin 2:30 PM – JKA Karate Do Demonstration |
| 3:00 PM | 3:25 PM – YOSOCA – Yosakoi Soran Calgary 3:50 PM – Kurara | 3:00 PM – Bonseki Sand Art Demonstration 3:45 PM – Kaede No Kai |
| 4:00 PM | 4:05 PM – Midnight Taiko Kai 4:35 PM – Drum with Midnight Taiko 4:55 PM – Closing Remarks |
Contact Information
The Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA) oversee's the Japanese community in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The CJCA is housed out of the Calgary Nikkei Cultural & Senior Centre located at 2236-29 Street SW.
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