With Dada Chen at NYAFF 2013

With Dada Chen at NYAFF 2013
With Dada Chen at NYAFF 2013

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

ACF 1457: Japan Day @ Central Park coming this Sunday, May 13th

The annual Japan Day @ Central Park will take place this Sunday, May 13th, 2012.

8:00 AM
Japan Run 4-mile Race
For more information or to register, visit the New York Road Runners website.

9:30 AM
2:30 PM
Japan Day Festival
Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park
Main entrance at 69th Street & 5th Avenue 

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to the United States, symbolizing an enduring cross-cultural friendship. The sixth annual Japan Day @ Central Park, a showcase of vibrant contemporary and traditional Japanese culture, will celebrate this centennial through cultural activities, stage performances and, back by popular demand, a variety of food booths.

Be sure to stop by the Yo-Yo Fishing Tent (yo-yo tsuri) co-hosted by Japan Society and the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni Association of New York.

For a detailed schedule of events, transportation options, and more, please visit japandaynyc.org.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.