Sunday September 19, 2010
Event Information
Section: Family/Kids Fairs and Festivals
JapanFest Atlanta
by JapanFest

When: September 19, 2010
10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Where: Gwinnett Center Convention Center
Phone: 404-842-1400
Address: 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
URL: http://www.japanfest.org/
Ages: 0
Cost: $8 per day, children 6 and under free

Description: JapanFest, one of the largest Japanese festivals in the country, is an annual celebration of Japanese culture. JapanFest will feature taiko drum concerts and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, cultural workshops including tea ceremony, kimono, and calligraphy, children’s games, Japanese food and beer garden, bonsai trees, and contemporary and traditional music. JapanFest is organized by The Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Japan. For further information, to save money by purchasing advance ticket packages, to obtain free tickets for schools, or to volunteer, please visit www.japanfest.org. One of the largest Japanese festivals in the country, typically attracting 18,000+ attendees, JapanFest is an annual celebration of Japanese culture designed to promote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast. It is two days of immersing oneself in Japanese culture, dance and music; learning the intricate maneuvers of martial arts such as sumo, aikido, judo, karate, kendo or kyudo; sampling authentic Japanese foods from the region’s best restaurants; shopping at dozens of vendors booths; enjoying more than 50 performances and workshops; and appreciating product displays from Japanese companies in Georgia, the only such display in the United States. Whether the visitor’s interest lies in the intricate embroidery that decorates a finely woven kimono, the mechanics of a Japanese kite, or the art of caring for a bonsai tree, there is something for everyone. Organized by The Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, and the Consulate General of Japan with the help of over 150 dedicated volunteers, JapanFest has attracted thousands of Georgians to experience Japanese culture in a relaxed and familiar environment for the past 24 years. JapanFest is a 2003 and 2010 recipient of the Top 20 Events award by the Southeast Tourism Society and a 2004 recipient of the Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan for contributions to the friendship and goodwill between Japan and the United States.


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