Adelaide Japanese Cultural Day @ Burnside 2023

Adelaide Japanese Cultural Day @ Burnside 2023
アデレード和風文化祭@バーンサイド 2023

This event is proudly presented by AJA
in conjunction with and supported by the City of Burnside
このイベントは、AJA 主催 バーンサイド市の協力で開催されます。





Date: Sunday, 16th of July 2023 
7月16日(日)from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: Burnside Ballroom + Burnside Old Town Hall
Address: 401 B26, Tusmore SA 5065

Free entry, 入場無料
Gold coin donation is appreciated
Also some activities will ask some donation 

Theme: Tanabata & Obon in Winter
テーマ:冬の七夕・冬の盆



Event Program イベントプログラム 


<On the Stage> @ Burnside Ballroom


  • Japanese Koto Music by Carolyn Parker
  • Taiko Drums by Matsuri Taiko 
  • Taiko and Japanese flute by James Norman & Munetaka Umehara
  • Japanese Nankin Tamasudare by Yae Sakai with James 
  • Japanese children's songs by Kimono Choir - Spirited Away & more
  • Japanese Soprano singing by Hisae Wood - Princess Mononoke & more
  • Piano Solo of Japanese music by Yuki Kuboi - Howl's Moving Castle & more
  • Sasara odori and Oshiki Mai by James with Umehara's flute
  • Bon Dance by Natsumi 
  • Japanese Traditional Dance by Mia Kishimoto Smith

<Japanese Traditional Culture Experience>

  • Japanese Tea Ceremony
  • Kumihimo making demonstration by Kayoko White
  • Japanese Wedding Kimono Gowns display 

<For family and kids Activities> @ Burnside Ballroom

  • Stamp Rally with Japanese Lesson Game
  • Origami Workshop
  • Get your name written in Japanese letters with Brush Calligraphy
  • AJA member Juno's Calligraphy Art Sumie
  • JR (Japanese Railway) Model Train display - Alex Sims

<Tanabata & Obon Special > @ Burnside Ballroom 

  • Tanabata Kazari Making:
    One of the Japanese Seasonal traditions  
    In Japan, traditionally many kids and families enjoy writing down their wishes on a small card and decorate it on the bamboo trees.

<Second hand Book Sales> @ Burnside Ballroom
  •         Burnside Library Japanese book section stall

<Small Business Information Booth>

  • <Rits Conveyancing> - Ritsuko Tatewaki
  • <Shiatsu & Remedial Massage> - Seiko Yamanaka & Ryuji Miyake
  • <Bushido Travel >Travel to Japan specialised for the matures
<Oher Organisation Information Booth> @ Burnside Ballroom
  • JET program graduates

<Other Charity & Fundraising Stall> @ Burnside Ballroom

  • Len's Homemade Koala Ginger Cookies for Wildlife Rescue Centre

<Japanese Food Stalls> @ the Car park


<Special PR Display> @ The Car Park
  • Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited  


<Art & Craft Stalls> @ The Old Town Hall Upstairs Hall


Down Stairs
  • Japanese Tea Ceremony - Shiho, Ruriko, Yukiko
Up Stairs Hall



Last Years event

Below are the photos from last years event 以下は昨年の和風文化祭の時の写真です。


More than 2000 visitors in the ballroom 2022 event


James, Mr. Umehara, Miya and Mimi


Yukata Fasion show on the stage


Adelaide Kimono Choir


Uni students volunteers


Carol played some beautiful Koto music


Beautiful Japanese hand made craft


Mimi and Mia's beautiful and elegant Japanese dance

AJA hopes to see you there to enjoy this years event

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