3rd annual Japanese Festival to take place at UM Western, other Dillon locations

MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana Western is inviting the community to celebrate the 3rd annual Japanese Festival to be held May 2–3.

Festival activities for all ages will be held across Dillon, including at the University of Montana Western, the Dillon Public Library, and several local businesses.

Highlights of the festival include:

Koto and taiko performancesTaiko (Japanese drum) workshopShinobue (Japanese flute) workshopKoto (Japanese harp) workshopManga translation presentationCultural tables featuring calligraphy, Children’s Day crafts, Kumamoto sister city presentation, sushi sampling, taiko and koto experiences, and a JET Program presentationJapanese doll and cultural displaysSaito family and Japanese history exhibitSamurai armor demonstrationPaper armor craft workshop for kidsFuroshiki (cloth wrapping) workshopYukata (traditional clothing) try-onSado (tea ceremony)

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