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Japanese New Year Celebration to be held Jan. 25

Posted on January 20, 2014

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The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida will usher in the “Year of the Horse” with its 21st annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Bayview Community Center in Pensacola.

Festivities will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will include performances by the popular Matsuriza taiko drummers, martial arts demonstrations, traditional Japanese dancing, music, food vendors, and other cultural displays. A silent auction will also be held, and ticket holders are automatically eligible for door prize drawings.

Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $6 for students, and $4 for Japan-America Society members. Children 12 and under enjoy free admission.

For more information or to learn about JAS membership, please email info@jasnwfl.org or visit www.jasnwfl.org.

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