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Genki Spark – Sakura Matsuri
May 10, 2014 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The third annual Brookline Sakura Matsuri featuring Japanese music, bon odori dance (Japanese festival dancing), crafts, games, food for sale, and taiko drumming.
INVITED PERFORMERS:
The Genki Spark, Boston Miyake Taiko, Odaiko New England, ShinDaiko, Burlington Taiko Group (Burlington, VT), andMountain River Taiko (Western MA), Takahashi Minyo Ka
FOOD VENDORS: Hana Japan (sushi) Mochi Kitchen (traditional Japanese desserts) Ittoku (Japanese festival food) Baked goods by Brookline High School
ACTIVITIES AND GAMES: Chop Stick Contest (game), Yo-Yo Fishing (game), Make Your Own Buttons, Origami, Make Your Own Hachi Maki, Yukata Booth with Photo, Face Painting, Write your name in Japanese Katakana and more!
The Genki Spark is a multi-generational Asian women’s performance troupe that leads workshops, sponsors events, and conducts performances that build community and promote creativity while advocating respect for all. www.TheGenkiSpark.org