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Japanese Cultural Programmes

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Immerse in Japanese culture with a selection of performances and demonstrations brought to you in partnership with Japan Creative Centre (JCC).

Hibikiya

Watch Japanese drum group Hibikiya play the recognisable beat of the taiko and other traditional Japanese instruments as well as special traditional dances!

Sat, 23 Mar 2024
1.30pm - 2.00pm & 3.30pm - 4.00pm
Admission ticket to Flower Dome apply

Yosakoi

Yosakoi is a vibrant melange of tradition and modernity, and it transcends generations. Using a unique instrument known as the Naruko, clapping sounds are made to the beat when dancing!

Sat, 23 Mar 2024
5.00pm - 5.30pm
Admission ticket to Flower Dome apply

Koto

Marvel at the lush sounds of Japanese koto by Koto Group of The Japanese Association, Singapore.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024
1.00pm - 1.15pm

Japanese Folk Dance

Dance along with Minyo Club of The Japanese Association, Singapore as they showcase folk dances handed down from all over Japan as well as Bon Odori which is composed in Singapore! Enjoy their performance!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024
1.30pm - 1.45pm

Aikido Demonstration

Aikido, also known as “the Art of Peace”, is a Japanese martial art that embraces harmony. Instead of clashing head-on, practitioners learn to redirect and blend with an opponent's energy, using throws and joint locks for self-defence without inflicting harm.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024
1.45pm - 2.00pm & 3.00pm - 3.15pm

Suzume Odori

Widely performed and enjoyed at the Sendai Aoba Festival, the popular Sendai Suzume Odori, which directly translates to Sparrow Dance, is often the highlight of the festival with its unique, birdlike movements and brightly-coloured fans and costumes. Experience the charm of Sendai Suzume Odori performed by the Japanese and Singaporean members of Sendai Suzume Odori Singapore!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024
3.30pm - 3.45pm & 5.30pm - 5.45pm

JCC Cinema: Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Tsuneo is a university student and Josee is a young girl who has rarely gone out of the house by herself due to her being unable to walk. The two meet when Tsuneo finds Josee's grandmother taking her out for a evening walk.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024
4.00pm - 5.30pm

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Join us for a live Tea Ceremony demonstration at the Flower Dome! This traditional Japanese cultural activity, also known as Chanoyu or Chado, involves the ceremonial preparation and serving of matcha and a Japanese sweet.