Nippon Club of the Triangle

Last updated: 8/18/2008

The 23rd International Festival of Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Grand Opening Celebration

Festival hours and dates: Friday September 5, 2008 5pm - 10pm, Saturday September 6, 2008 10am - 10pm

Nippon Club will participate Cultural Booth, Center Stage, and Sidewalk Cafe.

Events currently planned:
-<Cultural Booth> Origami/Writing name/Kamishibai story telling/tea ceremony
-<Center Stage> Triangle Taiko performance 9/5 (Fri) at 8:15pm & 9/6 (Sat) at 8:00pm.

We are now looking for volunteers for
-<Cultural Booth> Origami & Writing name in Fude
-<Cafe> Kitchen & sales at the counter
-<Logistics> 9/2 (Tue) & 9/3(Wed) during daytime
Volunteer Registration, Contact: Yoko Iwashima yokoiwashima@hotmail.com or 919-787-6233

Official website, see http://www.internationalfestival.org/


Great fun at NATSU-MATSURI Summer Festival 2008

 

(more pictures), courtesy of Rick Brown

This year's Natsu-matsuri on July 12th, with over 750 participants, was a festive event for adults and children alike. Was your favorite the music show and kami-shibai, or was it the ninjutsu kendo demonstration? Children dressed up in Yukata and Jinbei for the Bon-dance ... "Oba-Q ondo de Q-Q-Q!"

Main Activity Plan for 2008

• Monthly Director's Meeting

  (the first Wednesday)
  
• July, 2008 Tanabata/Obon Festival
• Sep, 5 -6 (Fri - Sat), 2008 International Festival
  
  Location: North Carolina Japan Center (Map)
  Address: Spring Hill House 705 Barbour Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603