Children's Day Festival: Kodomo no Hi

Children's Day Festival: Kodomo no Hi
FAMILY PROGRAM
Sunday, May 6, 11 AM—4 PM
Hang the koinobori (carp streamers) and don your kabuto (samurai helmet): Children's Day is on its way! Come join us for Japan’s national holiday where all children are stars and their happiness is celebrated. Enjoy a performance of Peach Boy (Momotaro) featuring storytelling, music, dance, taiko drumming and lots of audience participation. Continue the adventure with other authentic Kodomo no Hi activities!
Momotaro and You - Performance
Momotaro the Peach Boy leaves his parents to fight a band of marauding ogres on a distant island! Along the way, he befriends a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant, who agree to help him. Japan Society favorites Crossing Jamaica Avenue return to present Momotaro and You. This interactive storytelling session puts your children at the center of Momotaro’s quest with whimsical songs, lively taiko drumming, cool dance, props for kids, and lots of audience activity!
Enjoy samurai sword demonstrations and Samurai Kids Action mini-classes led by Kyo Kasumi of Tate Hato-ryu NY! Kasumi is the founder of Geido Tate Hato-ryu Takase dojo NY, and has been involved as an action stunt and Japanese Sword Fighting coordinator for many productions such as action films and theater performances.
Create a courageous koinobori (carp windsock) to add to a giant collaborative art installation! Koinobori are commonly flown above the roofs of kids’ houses on Children’s Day. They symbolize the desire for kids to become brave and strong individuals.
Candy 5, a trained amezaiku artist, will entertain and mesmerize audiences by creating amazing animal-shaped candy for children! Request a flamingo, octopus, unicorn, your favorite cartoon character, or even a lollipop that looks like your cat or dog! Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese candy craft in which an artist shapes multi-colored taffy into incredible edible sculptures.
Make your own wearable samurai kabuto helmet! With endless varieties, samurai helmets often feature family crests and natural elements such as ocean waves, rabbit ears, antlers and dragonflies. Design a family crest and symbols of bravery to adorn your own special kabuto!
Create the ultimate selfie with our 3D Trick Art photobooth! Fly with koinobori in the sky and more! A popular phenomenon in Japan, trick art is large-scale works of art that seemingly add a third dimension, which the audience can enter and interact with.
Watch an ikebana demonstration, then make your own seasonal iris flower arrangement to take home for good luck!
Healthy Japanese bento box meals, snacks and festival-related refreshments will be available for purchase by. Enjoy treats such as kashiwa-mochi, rice cakes stuffed with bean paste and wrapped in oak leaves that symbolize strength!
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