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SUMMARY:Luminata 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with our illuminated lantern parade around Green Lake! \nSettle Kokon Taiko opens the event at the dock at 7:30pm \nThe lantern shop will open at 5:30 PM on Saturday September 23rd. You can purchase lanterns\, with all proceeds benefiting the Fremont Arts Council\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The procession will begin at 7:30 PM following the lead band around Green Lake. At the end of the parade\, some illuminated art will be on display for your enjoyment! \n \n 
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/luminata-2023/
LOCATION:Green Lake Park\, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T170000
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SUMMARY:Japan Week @ Bellevue College
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 7th Annual Japan Week at Bellevue College. \nThis is the first fully in-person event since 2019. \n  \nCome see SKT perform at 1:15pm \nStay for Japanese cultural events\, activities and demonstrations\, including: \n\nArts and crafts\nTraditional culture\nPop culture\nFashion and design\nFilms\nFood\nHistory\nHoliday and festivals\nHome and garden\nMartial arts and sports\nMusic and dance\nStory time\nToys and games\nTravel
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-week-bellevue-college/
LOCATION:Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231001T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
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SUMMARY:Branch Out at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Bonsai Museum’s Board of Directors invites you to a fun and festive afternoon in support of Pacific Bonsai Museum in an unparalleled location. Enjoy stunning bonsai\, hear live entertainment\, cheers to friends with delicious bites & libations\, and participate in a stirring paddle raise\, all in celebration of the first 34 years of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s collection. \nEvent Registration: https://pacificbonsaimuseum.org/events/branch-out-2023/
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/branch-out-at-the-pacific-bonsai-museum/
LOCATION:Pacific Bonsai Museum\, 2515 South 336th Street\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240106T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
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SUMMARY:Mochtsuki 2024
DESCRIPTION:For over a millennium\, making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi (moe-chee) has been a celebrated New Year’s tradition in Japan\, with generations of families and communities coming together to wish good health and prosperity for the new year. \nJoin the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) at the annual Mochi Tsuki Festival. \nHighlights include performances from the acclaimed Seattle taiko drum group Kokon Taiko\, a mochi making presentation\, and a pictoral history of the award-winning exhibit “Kodomo No Tameni – For the sake of the children.” \nBIJAC members will prepare some batches of mochi in the centuries-old method of first steaming the sweet rice over an open fire\, then placing the cooked rice into a warm stone or concrete bowl called an usu. Using large wooden mallets\, two people rhythmically pound the rice in the usu\, while with bare hands a third person swiftly moves the rice between each mallet crash. \nAfter several minutes of vigorous pounding\, the rice becomes a thick\, smooth dough – mochi. From manual pounding in the usu or special mochi-making appliances\, the mochi is removed and children of all ages hand form the steaming-hot mochi into small handball-sized cakes\, filling some of them with a sweet bean paste called ahn. \nWhile arguably mochi is best eaten hot and fresh\, many enjoy roasting it in the oven\, then dipping the puffy and crisp hot mochi cakes into a combination of sugar and soy sauce. For future enjoyment\, mochi can be frozen in airtight bags. \nYou can experience the tradition of mochi tsuki (moe–chee sue–key) or “mochi–making” first hand. Pound rice and make mochi cakes along with the mochi masters. \nThis event is free and no pre-registration is required. \nLearn more at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community website.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/mochtsuki-2024/
LOCATION:Woodward Middle School\, 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240120T215729Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration @ North Seattle College
DESCRIPTION:Happy Lunar New Year!!! \nCome celebrate The Year of the Dragon with us at North Seattle College
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/lunar-new-year-celebration-north-seattle-college/
LOCATION:The Grove at North Seattle College\, 9600 College Way N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240210T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240120T220344Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration with the Phinney Neighborhood Association
DESCRIPTION:Happy Lunar New Year!!! \nCome celebrate The Year of the Dragon with us at Phinney Center! \n  \nThis FREE neighborhood event runs from 1pm – 4pm \nIt will be an inclusive and diverse new event for North Seattle that honors the traditions of the Asian cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year and supports local Asian-led businesses and organizations. Our current PhinneyWood Lunar New Year plans include: \n\nLantern making at the Phinney Center from 1-4 pm\nLQ Lion Dance performance at 2 pm\nSeattle Kokon Taiko performance at 3:30 pm\n\nAs a tradition\, consider bringing cash to fill red envelopes for donations. Your contributions support the event and bring good fortune for the upcoming year.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/lunar-new-year-celebration-with-the-phinney-neighborhood-association/
LOCATION:Phinney Center\, 6532 Phinney Ave. N.\, Seattle\, 98103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T132000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240216T160450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T160450Z
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SUMMARY:Japan-America Society of the State of Washington JUMP
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington as we honor Nisei Veterans and celebrate the strong ties between Japan and the USA. We encourage active and veteran service members to take part in this event and connect with the community! \nThere will be delicious Japanese and American food\, presentations from guest speakers\, a special classical Japanese dance performed by Mari Ikeda-Wilson\, and an exciting Taiko performance by Seattle Kokon Taiko!  \nEveryone is Welcome! \nThere is no admission cost\, but space is limited. Registration is required. \n**PARKING at NVC is only available for NVC members and our special guests and staff. We will not have additional parking available so please park on the street or find another method of transportation. \n——————————————- \nFeatured Speakers: \n \n \n& More! \n——————————————- \nCatering: \n 
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-america-society-of-the-state-of-washington-jump/
LOCATION:NVC\, 1212 S King St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
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SUMMARY:CIDBIA Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to CIDBIA’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon! Vendor booths will line up along S King St.\, dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park\, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon! \n  \nThe Lunar New Year Celebration highlights each zodiac animal and celebrates the year and its symbolism\, right in the historic neighborhood of Chinatown-ID. Since its inception\, our Lunar New Year Celebration is one of the largest events of its kind in the region and showcases diversity\, richness\, and culture of the Asian community. \nThe collaboration with other neighborhood businesses and organizations has helped draw thousands of visitors from throughout the region for a day of festivities. The celebration includes traditional dragon and lion dances\, martial arts\, Japanese Taiko Drumming\, and other cultural performances on the Main Stage. Visitors are also able to participate in our Annual  Food Walk and sample items from local businesses. A variety of family-friendly activities. combined with small arts and crafts vendors\, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/cidbia-lunar-new-year-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Hing Hay Park\, 423 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
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SUMMARY:Shinka Evolution: LeMay- America’s Car Museum's Japanese Vintage Car Show
DESCRIPTION:LeMay – America’s Car Museum is proud to announce Shinka: An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit\, opening to the public on March 16\, 2024. This one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage will offer visitors unparalleled access to some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of Japan. The display will feature everything from classic models that laid the foundation of the Japanese automotive identity\, to legends of the ’90s and their modern-day successors\, providing Museum guests the opportunity to witness their distinct engineering and aesthetics up close. Join us in celebrating Japanese car culture during our year-long display that will showcase both JDM and US market vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. New cars will be rotated into the exhibit throughout the year\, so plan to visit frequently! Buy your tickets now for our public opening on March 16\, 2024 and stay tuned for preview ticketing info! \nTo purchase tickets: https://www.americascarmuseum.org/visit/tickets/
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/shinka-evolution-lemay-americas-car-museums-japanese-vintage-car-show/
LOCATION:LeMay America’s Car Museum\, 2702 E D St\, Tacoma\,\, Tacoa\, WA\, 98421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240330T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240330T205000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240120T221108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T221108Z
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SUMMARY:Private Gala Event
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URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-gala-event/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240401T212256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T013554Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival will take place on April 12-14: 11am-5pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. \nSeattle Kokon Taiko is performing on Saturday\, April 13 in the Armory. \nTime: 4pm performance \nSeattle Armory Building \n305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA 98109 \n  \nSeattle Center Festál presents Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival in partnership with Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee (SCBJCF). The festival deepens the understanding and serves as a vehicle for sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through hundreds of performing and martial arts\, exhibits and demonstrations\, hands-on children’s activities\, culinary treats\, and more!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2130/
LOCATION:Seattle Center\, 305 Harrison St\, seattle\, WA\, 98109
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240412T154143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T154143Z
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SUMMARY:Private Summit Event
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URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-summit-event/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240326T030845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T030845Z
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SUMMARY:Private College Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-college-event/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240519T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T150522Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Celebrate AANHPI Culture
DESCRIPTION:Shoreline School District and Shoreline Community College are partnering to celebrate AANHPI Culture. \nJoin us for an evening of cultural celebration! \n  \nThe event is from 5pm – 9pm in the Shoreline Community College Theatre \nThere will be cultural performances\, vendors\, and food trucks! \n  \nSKT will be performing at 7:30pm
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/shoreline-celebrate-aanhpi-culture/
LOCATION:Shoreline Community College\, 16101 Greenwood Ave N\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240326T030503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T183628Z
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SUMMARY:Point Defiance Garden Festival
DESCRIPTION:SKT will be performing as part of the 2 day Point Defiance Garden Festival! \nCome join us at the Pagoda Plaza. Inspired by Japanese architecture when it was built in 1914\, the Pagoda is the focal point of Point Defiance Park’s Japanese Garden. Surrounded by a Japanese garden featuring pools\, a waterfall\, a footbridge\, sakura cherry trees\, an authentic Shinto shrine and Tori Gate presented by Tacoma’s Sister City in Kitakyushu Japan\, and home to several interactive displays during the event. \n  \nThe majority of the event is free and open to the public. Curated Experiences are offered as part of the event including: \n\nGuided garden tours\nWorkshops and lectures\nWine and beer tastings\nand more\n\nA ticket is required to participate in these experiences. Click here to explore this year’s events. \nWhile dogs are allowed\, so long as they are on leashes\, in most areas of the event we do ask that you keep your furry friends at home due to the large crowds.  \nService animals are of course allowed.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/point-defiance-garden-festival/
LOCATION:Point Defiance Pagoda Plaza\, 5400 N Pearl Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240124T212908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T180918Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Flying Dragons are excited to return this event to beautiful Lake Union! \nThe races will run on the south end of the lake with a view of the Seattle skyline and iconic Space Needle across the finish line! The paddler village will be in Lake Union Park overlooking the racecourse. The race is within walking distance to several restaurants and attractions in the South Lake Union Area. Multiple transit option are available to and from downtown.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/seattle-dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:South Lake Union Park\, 860 Terry Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240625T182037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T182059Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for Rice
DESCRIPTION:Join SKT as we kick off Walk for Rice 2024!!! \n  \nFor generations\, Walk for Rice brings people and communities together to raise funds for the ACRS Food Bank in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District and nutrition program and awareness about food insecurity in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (ANHPI) communities. The fundraising campaign kicks off in the spring and culminates in a multicultural community celebration and three-mile walk at Seward Park in June. \nANHPI communities are a diverse and growing population\, and many disproportionately lack access to food\, emergency meals and other basic needs. The ACRS Food Bank ensures community members experiencing food scarcity have access to culturally familiar foods\, such as rice\, tofu\, dry noodles and fresh produce like bok choi. In 2023\, the ACRS Food Bank distributed over a million pounds of food and reached more than 5\,000 people\, many of them seniors and children. \nSince the first walk in 1990 with co-founders Sam Mitsui and Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya\, Walk for Rice has grown from 45 walkers to hundreds of participants each year and has raised more than $4 million to feed families and individuals experiencing hunger in our region. Join the community and Walk for Rice! 
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/walk-for-rice/
LOCATION:Seward Park\, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240629T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240326T031857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T154555Z
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SUMMARY:Miyawaki Forest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Miyawaki Forest and watch SKT perform at the Shoreline History Museum \n  \nCelebrate the first summer of the forest. Learn about a Miyawaki Urban Forest and see what’s growing as we stir up the earth with sounds of drums from different cultures. Enjoy an evening of drumming and learning.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/miyawaki-forest-celebration/
LOCATION:Shoreline Historical Museum\, 18501 Linden Ave N\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240630T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240626T053044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T053044Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Fair
DESCRIPTION:End an exciting weekend of festivities with our performance on Sunday\, June 30\, 2024 @ 4pm \n  \nJapan Fair is a free\, two-day festival in Bellevue\, WA across the lake from Seattle\, that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as “Aki Matsuri”\, Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians\, artisans\, community organizations\, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come together to share their products\, talents\, and knowledge of Japan. Through live performances on stage\, hands on exhibits\, cultural workshops\, and vendor booths\, the public is immersed in the music\, dance\, artisanry\, and philosophy of Japan.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-fair-2/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240304T232705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T232705Z
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SUMMARY:Edmonds Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Edmonds Arts Comm. presents free-admission summer concert programs each year featuring a variety of musical stylings from Puget Sound area groups and ensembles. Concerts are held mid-July through August in City Park\, Hazel Miller Plaza and Hickman Park. \n  \nSeattle Kokon Taiko will be performing interspersed with lectures\, hands-on activities\, and a show and tell! \n  \nMore info to come!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/edmonds-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:Edmonds City Park\, 600 3rd Avenue South\, Edmonds\, 98022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240804T161128Z
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SUMMARY:From Hiroshima to Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle Kokon Taiko at From Hiroshima to Hope \nEvent: 6pm – Sunset \nSKT Performance: 7:00pm \n  \nHonoring Victims\, Promoting Peace\nThe mission of From Hiroshima to Hope is to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence. We educate for peace\, non-violent conflict resolution and nuclear disarmament through a public outdoor event on August 6th featuring music\, speakers\, and a lantern-floating ceremony. \nEvery year since 1984\, we have held an annual event in Seattle\, with the hope that we can resolve international conflicts without violence and learn the habit of living in peace with all our neighbors on this earth.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/from-hiroshima-to-hope-5/
LOCATION:Green Lake Park\, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240304T233516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T004505Z
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SUMMARY:Lynnwood Library Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Lynnwood Library\, part of the Sno-Isle Library System\, is hosting a series of community celebrations! \nCome join us for some great music in the middle of a beautiful natural amphitheater!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/lynnwood-library-community-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Lynnwood Park Amphitheater\, 18927 72nd Ave W\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240805T225304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T225304Z
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SUMMARY:Erin Shigaki Art Show Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Erin Shigaki\, artist and activist in the JA/CID community is holding a community celebration for a 2 month show she is having at the A-Gallery in Pioneer Square.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/erin-shigaki-art-show-celebration/
LOCATION:A-Gallery\, Pioneer Square 117 S Main Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T151000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240627T175908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175908Z
UID:2166-1725714000-1725721800@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Vashon Japan Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the ferry and spend the day at the beautiful Mukai Farm & Garden! \nFerry schedule: https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetail.aspx?departingterm=9&arrivingterm=22&roundtrip=true \n  \nThe Vashon Japanese-American Community is holding a traditional Japanese street festival featuring a children’s village with games and art\, Taiko drummer\, Bon Odori dancers\, authentic food and drinks (a Sake garden)\, local artisans educational speakers\, and more. This Vashon Japan Festival is co-sponsored by The Vashon Heritage Museum\, The Friends of Mukai\, and the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/vashon-japan-festival/
LOCATION:Mukai Farm & Garden\, 18017 107th Ave SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240908T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240908T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240904T190139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190139Z
UID:2230-1725786000-1725786900@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-event/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240820T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T155524Z
UID:2191-1726941600-1726943400@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:CIDBIA Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends\, munch on delicious food\, and watch us perform at the 2024 CIDBIA Night Market! \n  \nCID Night Market is an annual street festival in Seattle’s Historic Chinatown-International District. This free\, all-ages street festival celebrates the Chinatown-International District neighborhood through street vendors\, food trucks\, and cultural performances. \nSince 2006\, the CID Night Market has provided locals and visitors a unique open-air market experience – at night. Visitors can expect to find dozens of local street vendors offering food\, arts and crafts\, and more. Cultural performances including a lion dance\, taiko\, and martial arts demonstrations will take place under the red arch in Hing Hay Park as the sun sets. \nJoin us in celebrating the Chinatown-International District neighborhood! \n 
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/cidbia-night-market/
LOCATION:Hing Hay Park\, 423 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240815T193330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T193330Z
UID:2187-1728135000-1728136800@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Japan Week at Bellevue College
DESCRIPTION:Come see SKT perform at Japan Week!!! \nDate/Time: Saturday\, October 5\, 2024 @ 1:30pm\nLocation: Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007\nAdmission: Free\nParking: BC Parking Garage free on Saturday\, other parking lots $3/day \n  \n  \n——————- \nWelcome to Japan Week 2024! This will be our 8th annual JAPAN WEEK @ Bellevue College\, presented by the BC Japanese Culture Exchange Club. The weekdays\, Sept. 30 (Mon) through Oct. 4 (Fri)\, feature lectures and demonstrations for Bellevue College students. Oct. 5 (Sat) is our Matsuri (festival) day open to the general public and to BC students who missed the weekday events. Japan Week aims to introduce multiple facets of Japanese culture and to nurture and promote the cultural arts of Japan. \n\n\nThis year is Godzilla’s 70th anniversary\, Doraemon’s 55th anniversary\, Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary\, and Gundam’s 45th anniversary\, so we are celebrating these world-famous cultural icons born in Japan. We will be showing the original Godzilla movie (with English subtitles) from 1954. Check out the cool movie effects used 70 years ago! \nWe are also planning to have an Anime Cafe\, Manga Swap\, and Flea Market. Other events include traditional Japanese musical performances\, Japanese dance\, Martial Arts demonstrations\, Self-Shiatsu Massage\, Tea Ceremony\, Flower Arrangement\, Calligraphy\, Origami\, Yukata Photo Booth\, Karaoke\, Doraemon TV show\, etc. that people of all ages can enjoy on Saturday. \nDate/Time: October 5 (Sat)\, 10am – 5pm\nLocation: Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007\nAdmission: Free\nParking: BC Parking Garage free on Saturday\, other parking lots $3/day
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-week-at-bellevue-college-2/
LOCATION:Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20240707T050533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T050533Z
UID:2170-1733511600-1733512500@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Private Corporate Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-corporate-holiday-event/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T101000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20250119T033839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T033839Z
UID:2275-1733564700-1733566200@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Private Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-leadership-event/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250111T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182659
CREATED:20250119T034505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T034505Z
UID:2280-1736595900-1736604000@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:2025 Mochi Tsuki
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!\nWe wish you a happy\, healthy\, and prosperous 2025!\nCome join us as we celebrate the new year on Bainbridge Island at the 2025 Mochi Tsuki event hosted by the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community! \n  \n Authentic mochi steaming over an outdoor fire\n Mochi pounding in a traditional usu (stone bowl) with locally-crafted kine (cherry wood mallets)\n Form your own mochi balls…then eat them with shoyu and sugar!\n Musubi for purchase provided by Sushiko\n Origami folding\n Group Obon Dance workshop from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.\n Taiko drum performances by Seattle Kokon Taiko\, shows at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2025-mochi-tsuki/
LOCATION:Woodward Middle School\, 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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