Maple Ridge Bon Odori Japanese Canadian Festival

  • August 10, 2024 | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Description

    A performance festival featuring Japanese Canadian music, dance, and interactive activities for families. The event partners the CEED Centre Society with local members of the Japanese Canadian Community.

    For more information contact ridgebonodori@gmail.com

    Event Timeline

    11:00am | Katzie opening and Land Acknowledgement and Opening Taiko Call 

    11:30am -12:00pm | Vancouver Miyake Taiko (taiko participation included)

    12:00pm - 2:00pm | Kids Tent Activities

    12:00pm - 2:00pm | Kimono/Yukata dressing tent 

    12:15pm | Vancouver Okinawa Taiko

    1:00pm - 2:00pm | Historical Tour of Significant Nikkei Figures at Maple Ridge Cemetery

    1:00pm | Vancouver Sumo Sundays Club Demonstration

    1:45pm - 2:15pm | Nori Nori and Komori, Otowa Ryu Dance Group

    2:15pm - 2:30pm | Public Community Japanese Dance Instruction of Tanko Bushi (Coal Mining Dance) by Sensei Akemi Komori

    2:30pm - 3:00pm | Maple Ridge Bon Odori