Today and tomorrow ! The 58th Annual Ginza Festival (August 9th, 10th, 11th) Featured in the festival will be ongoing stage performances with the entertaining taiko drumming by the MBT Taiko group, Twin Cities Kogen Taiko Group, and Ho Etsu Taiko, the MBT Minyo Troupe, Fujima Shunojo Classical Dance Troupe, martial arts demonstrations, the Na Kupuna Ukulele group. Self defense tactics will be demonstrated by Aikido, Judo and Karate schools, while Kendo (Japanese fencing) will entertain the crowd. Inside the temple, the exhibit hall will be filled with demonstrations and exhibits of bonsai, ikebana (flower arranging), kaminingyo (paper dolls), calligraphy, brush painting, silk flowers, Japanese arts and crafts and a haiku contest. Many of the products will be offered for sale An abundance of traditional Japanese cuisine will be offered, including the famous grilled Chicken Teriyaki dinner, udon (Japanese cold noodles), sushi, edamame and grilled corn on the cob. For dessert try the kintoki (Japanese snow cone topped with sweet azuki beans). Japanese beer will also be available. Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St. Chicago | ginzachicago/
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:01:39 +0000
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