The authentic Japanese summer festival features Matsuriza from Epcot’s Taiko Drummers
WHAT: Bon Fest Pensacola presents Bon Odori 2015
WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Woodland Heights Resource Center, 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola FL 32503
WHO: Sponsored by City of Pensacola Parks and Leisure Department, Japan House at the University of West Florida, Consulate General of Japan in Miami, Hilton Garden Inn, Matsuriza – The Ishikura Family and the Friends of the Bon Fest
12:45 Taiko Drum show – The Matsuriza.
1:00 Opening Remarks by Dr. Trelfa and
Welcoming speech by Consul Takagi, Consulate General of Japan, Miami.
1:10 Bon Dance – Audience participation
1:25 UWF Japan Club will perform homemade Taiko
1:35 Mikoshi Parade With Children participation.
2:20 Bon Dance audience award presentation for dancers
2:45 Taiko Show
3:00 Taiko Dojo workshop-with Audience participation.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Admission is free. Since the 6th century, the Bon Festival has been a traditional celebration paying respect to family members who have passed away. Now the Bon have evolved into a celebration of reunion and togetherness. With this thought in mind, it is fitting that we bring our new community together, young and old people from all cultures.
The aim of Bon Fest Pensacola is to bring people of all nationalities together to build friendships through increased understanding of, and participation in, Japanese culture. Among the activities, we plan dancing, drumming, listening to music and sharing our culinary heritage. The event will circulate around a traditional elevated platform, “yagura†decorated with Japanese ornaments.
