Last year’s MATSURI was received with such amazing success that it’s back for a second year at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square! And this year will be even better, with live music and dance performances, a Japanese gourmet food market, and a newly added fashion show.
And best of all, the festival is open to the public and free for everyone.
JETAA Toronto and the Consulate-General of Japan will be there throughout the day at our shared booth in the square. Be sure to check it out and the many great activities the Consulate will be demonstrating.
This year the Consulate will be doing an interactive dance and needs volunteers to come dance in the festivities. The dance will be from 5-5:20pm and dressing in your yukata or jinbei is encouraged. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, you can still join! The rehearsal dance will be held at the Japanese Cultural Community Centre (JCCC) on July 24th. Please contact nobiru.nakamura@to.mofa.go.jp if you’re interested in dancing at the festival.
JETAA Toronto and the Consulate-General of Japan will hosting a variety of cultural activities, but don’t forget to check out all the other attractions scheduled for the day, such as taiko drumming, yosakoi dance, Japanese folk music and geisha models. We hope to see you there!
Be sure to check out our Facebook page, as well as the Kurakake event page for updates.
You can also email us with any questions: events@staging.jetaatoronto.ca