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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220813T183000
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SUMMARY:Indicator Species Project
DESCRIPTION:The Indicator Species is Lelavision’s latest project\, bringing community together around a large public artwork and featuring performances\, science talks\, and wellness experiences. Company co-founder and sculptor\, Ela Lamblin\, is building a 35 foot tall interactive\, kinetic\, and musical sculpture of a Plecoptera nymph\, commonly known as a stonefly. Making a parallel between ecosystem health and communal well-being\, and drawing on diverse connections within the arts\, sciences\, and wellness professions\, event creator Leah Mann will curate and program live presentations surrounding the sculpture at the historic Mukai Farm and Garden. BIPOC presenters will appear during the free three day event. Dancers\, musicians\, poets\, visual artists\, scientists\, recovery specialists\, and wellness professionals will explore the intersections of environmental justice\, social justice\, and racial justice.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/indicator-species-project/
LOCATION:Mukai Farm & Garden\, 18017 107th Ave SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220821T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20220809T061258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T061258Z
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SUMMARY:Kubota Garden Summer Thunder
DESCRIPTION:Kubota Garden is having a summer 2022 taiko event! \nKubota Garden is a 20-acre Japanese garden in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle\, Washington. A public park since 1987\, it was started in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota\, a Japanese emigrant. Today\, it is maintained as a public park by the Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Kubota Garden Foundation.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/kubota-garden-summer-thunder/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20220910T212440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T212543Z
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SUMMARY:2022 CIDBIA Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Explore arts\, crafts\, and retail vendors at the C-ID Night Market to discover new artists or support your favorite crafters. Find an array of small local artists and purchase a few unique pieces from them during the #cidnightmarket on 9/10 from 1-9pm in Seattle’s historic Chinatown-ID. This year’s arts & crafts line-up is the most impressive yet!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2022-c-id-night-market/
LOCATION:Hing Hay Park\, 423 Maynard Ave. S\, seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20220922T052755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T052755Z
UID:1805-1664035200-1664037000@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Japan Week at Bellevue College
DESCRIPTION:Japan Week at Bellevue College\nSKT Performance\n\n\nSept. 24 [Public Festival Day]\n4:00pm – 4:30pmw\nBellevue College\, Bldg. L Courtyard: 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007\n\n\nEvent\n\n\nSept. 24 [Public Festival Day]\n10:00am  – 5:00pm\nBellevue College: 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007\n\n\n\nExperience the many facets of Japanese culture in one convenience location\, including calligraphy\, cosplay contest\, ikebana displays\, Japan market\, Japan trivia contest\, Japanese storytelling\, karaoke\, manga drawing workshop\, martial arts demonstrations\, mindfulness meditation\, outdoor game of Go\, photo booth\, tea ceremony demonstration\, and much more!\n\nEvent Schedule: https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/2022-community-day-schedule/\nFree Parking: https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/parking/
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-week-at-bellevue-college/
LOCATION:Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20221012T052537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T052732Z
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SUMMARY:FINDING HER BEAT Screening at the Seattle Queer Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Kokon Taiko is performing for the \nFINDING HER BEAT Screening at the Seattle Queer Film Festival \nSaturday\, October 15\, 2022 \n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM \nNorthwest Film Forum – 1 \n1515 12th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA 98122 \nTicket Sales: https://rb.gy/zq4a6b \n  \nFor thousands of years women have been locked out of Taiko drumming. Not anymore. In the dead of a Minnesota winter\, Asian drumming divas smash gender roles and redefine power on their own terms. FINDING HER BEAT dives into the rhythms and struggles that lead to an electrifying historic performance that changes everything. \n 
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/finding-her-beat-screening-at-the-seattle-queer-film-festival/
LOCATION:Northwest Film Forum\, 1515 12th Ave\, Seattle\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230107T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20221018T002929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T002929Z
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SUMMARY:Mochi Tsuki Festival
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, January 7\, 2023\nTime: TBD\nLocation: Woodward Middle School\n9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA 98110\nEvent Website: https://www.bainbridgeisland.com/mochi-tsuki-festival/\n\nFor 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/mochi-tsuki-festival/
LOCATION:Woodward Middle School\, 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230107T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
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SUMMARY:Mochi Tsuki 2023
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, January 7\, 2023\nTime: 12:00pm & 2:00pm SKT Performances\nLocation: Woodward Middle School\n9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA 98110\nEvent Website: https://www.bainbridgeisland.com/mochi-tsuki-festival/\n\nFor 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. \n\nThis event is free and no pre-registration is required.\n\nPaper tickets will be passed out for each taiko performance; 600 per show
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/mochi-tsuki-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230204T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230126T063505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T221828Z
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SUMMARY:CIDBIA Lunar New Year Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:****Taiko performance cancelled due to rain**** \n  \nCIDBIA Lunar New Year Celebration! \nhttps://www.seattlechinatownid.com/experiences/lunar-new-year \nWelcome to the Year of the Rabbit. Vendor booths line the streets\, dance performances and music throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park! \n  \n02/04/23 \n3:30pm – 4pm \nHing Hay Park; 423 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98104
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/cidbia-lunar-new-year-celebration-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230205T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230126T063705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T063705Z
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SUMMARY:PhinneyWood Lunar New Year!
DESCRIPTION:PhinneyWood Lunar New Year! \nEvent: shorturl.at/lmDJ2 \nThis will be an inclusive\, free\, and diverse event for North Seattle that honors the traditions of the Asian cultures and supports local Asian-led businesses and orgs. \n02/05/23 2pm–5pm \nSKT: 4:30pm–5pm \n6532 Phinney Ave N
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/phinneywood-lunar-new-year/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230416T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230414T222253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T222253Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 16\, 2023\nSeattle Center – Armory Stage\n305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA 98109\nTime: 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nCome celebrate the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival! Each year they put on a weekend-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese-American culture. \nFounded on a sunny afternoon on the warm grass of Seattle’s Seward Park on May 8\, 1976\, the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival was moved to the Seattle Center in 1978 and has grown to become a three-day celebration enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people over the decades. \nOver the years\, the award winning non-profit Festival remains a free\, life-enriching experience. It is dedicated to increasing the understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and the Pacific Northwest. As a public service\, the Festival presents culturally educational programs\, arts\, technologies\, and the rich heritage of Japan. Join us in celebrating the beautiful sakura\, cherry tree\, and the culturally entertaining and education blossom it inspires each year: the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival. Long may it blossom in your heart!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2023-seattle-cherry-blossom-japanese-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Center\, 305 Harrison St\, seattle\, WA\, 98109
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230524T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230523T045757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T045757Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Shoreline Community Collect AANHPI Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 24\, 2023\n16101 Greenwood Ave N\, Shoreline\, WA 98133 (West Gate)\nEvent: 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nSKT Performance: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2023-shoreline-community-collect-aanhpi-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Shoreline Community College\, 16101 Greenwood Ave N\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230604T154000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230523T050252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T234511Z
UID:1899-1685893200-1685894400@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Honk! Fest West
DESCRIPTION:HONK! Fest West is a yearly free\, three-day\, community-supported music festival in public spaces of the south Seattle area. This immersive festival is driven by the energetic performances of street bands from around the world. HONK! is part of a global renaissance of street band culture\, with Seattle’s festival occurring since 2008.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/honk-fest-west-2/
LOCATION:Yesler Terrace Park\, 903 Yester Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230618
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230525T233832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T233832Z
UID:1905-1686960000-1687046399@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:ACRS Walk for Rice
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 17\, 2023 \nSeward Park \nEvent: 9:00am – 12:00pm \nSKT Performance: TBD \n  \nThe ACRS food bank provides culturally familiar foods to immigrants\, refugees\, elders\, and families throughout King County. Without culturally competent food delivery\, AAPI community members face a disproportionate lack of access to food\, emergency meals\, and other basic needs. Together\, we can bring food and support to community members when they need it most. \n  \nTo donate or register\, visit: https://give.acrs.org/event/walk-for-rice-2023/e481850
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/acrs-walk-for-rice/
LOCATION:Seward Park\, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230704T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230525T234248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T234248Z
UID:1908-1688475600-1688475600@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island Grand Old 4th of July Hometown Parade
DESCRIPTION:THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND GRAND OLD 4TH OF JULY \nParade starts at 1:00pm \nAN ISLAND TRADITION\nAs it has since 1967\, Bainbridge Island will celebrate July 4th with multiple overlapping events taking over downtown Winslow and Waterfront Park from 7am until 5pm. Kicking off with the traditional Pancake Breakfast\, the day will include the BYS Fun Run\, Car Show\, Street Fair\, Kid’s Zone\, Beer & Wine Garden\, Live Music Stage\, and of course\, the mile-long Hometown Parade.\nJust like in years past\, we’re hoping for sun\, expecting smiling faces\, and we can absolutely promise a GREAT time for the whole family!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/bainbridge-island-grand-old-4th-of-july-hometown-parade/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230709T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230709T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230525T234457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T234457Z
UID:1910-1688918400-1688920200@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:Japan Fair
DESCRIPTION:Japan 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/
LOCATION:Maydenbauer Center\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230806T064500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230806T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230525T234700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T234700Z
UID:1913-1691304300-1691347500@seattlekokontaiko.org
SUMMARY:From Hiroshima to Hope
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n  \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-4/
LOCATION:Green Lake Park\, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230812T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230626T035842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T035842Z
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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!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/lynnwood-library-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Lynndale Park Amphitheater\, 18927 72nd Ave W\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230909T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230830T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T020746Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Festival Mukai Farm and Garden
DESCRIPTION:https://mukaifarmandgarden.org/japan-festival-2023/ \nMukai Farm & Garden’s 6th annual Vashon Japan Festival returns on Saturday\, September 9th from 11-6pm. Come celebrate Vashon’s rich Japanese American history and enjoy cultural programming including Seattle Kokon Taiko drummers\, Kendo Kai martial arts demonstration and our always popular nominoichi Japanese flea market. \nBring the family and enjoy delicious Japanese food and drink\, drop by the Children’s Village and decorate koinobori ‘carp streamers’\, dance the Soran Bushi and Bon Odori\, and sing karaoke \nEnjoy workshops including bonsai\, haiku\, calligraphy\, taiko and kitsuke\, the art of wearing the kimono. Join Vashon printmaker Annette Messitt of Old Dockton Press and create your own signature block print commemorating Japan Festival 2023. \nCap the day off with our final Ghiblifest screening of the summer\, Miyazaki’s beautiful 2008 adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” – Ponyo. And don’t forget to bring your koinobori!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-festival-mukai-farm-and-garden/
LOCATION:Mukai Farm & Garden\, 18017 107th Ave SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230920T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230920T171937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T171937Z
UID:2021-1695238200-1695247200@seattlekokontaiko.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230912T031846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T184345Z
UID:2015-1696068000-1696093200@seattlekokontaiko.org
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:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230830T020713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T020713Z
UID:1973-1696165200-1696172400@seattlekokontaiko.org
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:20260404T145440
CREATED:20230830T021114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T075233Z
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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:20260404T145440
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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ORGANIZER;CN="North Seattle College":MAILTO:ngoc.star.dinh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240210T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20240120T220344Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260404T145440
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Nisei.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20240120T220925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T220925Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CIDBIA-Lunar-New-Year.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20240216T160019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T230739Z
UID:2073-1710525600-1710531900@seattlekokontaiko.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Shinka.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240330T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240330T205000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20240120T221108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T221108Z
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SUMMARY:Private Gala Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-gala-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145440
CREATED:20240401T212256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T013554Z
UID:2130-1713024000-1713025800@seattlekokontaiko.org
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:20260404T145440
CREATED:20240412T154143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T154143Z
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SUMMARY:Private Summit Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-summit-event/
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