NATSU MATSURI KC
What is Natsu Matsuri?
Natsu Matsuri(夏祭り) which translates to "summer festival" in Japanese, is an annual event that takes place across Japan in the summer months of July to September. These festivals are a celebration of Japanese culture and customs, and feature a variety of activities and performances.
Natsu Matsuri Games
Performances
Our event elevates local Japanese performers that showcase our Japanese Heritage through performances like the Bon Dori dance, Taiko, Yosakoi, and Shodo.
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Goldfish scooping is a traditional Japanese game in which a player scoops goldfish with a paper scooper. It is also called "Scooping Goldfish", "Dipping for Goldfish", or "Snatching Goldfish". Kingyo means "goldfish" and sukui means "scooping". Sometimes bouncy balls are used instead of goldfish.
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Ring toss is a game where rings are tossed around a peg.
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Senbonbiki has treats are attached to long pieces of string which are strung through holes. The child pulls on a piece of string, not knowing which treat it is attached to.
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Yo-yo balloons, also known as Yo-yo Tsuris, are a common type of water balloon found at matsuri festivals in Japan. Typically small, round, and colourful, the balloons are filled to a diameter of about 75 mm (3 in) with air and roughly 45 mL (1.6 imp fl oz; 1.5 US fl oz) of water. The balloon is clipped or tied closed and hung from an elastic string with a finger loop tied at the end. This gives them enough weight and bounce to function as a yo-yo, earning them their name.
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