Japanese Cultural Show

The Japanese Cultural Show represents and celebrates the Japanese Canadian community’s contributions to the fabric of Steveston.

JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Open 12noon to 4:30pm

Stop by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre behind the Martial Arts Centre where community groups will be offering cultural displays, crafts and activities.

  • Himasa Japanese Dolls Group
  • Steveston Japanese Language School
  • Steveston Buddhist Temple
  • Tonari gumi – Japanese Community Volunteers Assoc
  • Powell Street Festival
  • Salmon label crafts

KENDO HALL – JAPANESE CULTURAL SHOW
Open 12 noon to 4:30pm

See traditional Japanese cultural arts and performances in the Kendo Hall of the Steveston Martial Arts Centre, including Ikebana, Bonsai, Calligraphy, Koto and Shamisen

Demonstration and performance schedule:
12:30 – 13:00 IKEBANA (SOGETSU)
13:15 – 13:45 KOTO
14:00 – 14:30 IKEBANA (IKENOBO)
14:45 – 15:15 SHAMISEN & TAIKO
15:30 – 16:30 BONSAI

JUDO HALL – MARTIAL ARTS DEMO
Visit the Steveston Martial Arts Centre Judo Hall for martial arts demonstrations in Judo, Karate, Kenjutsu and Kendo.

12:30 – 1pm JUDO
13:30-14:00 KENJUTSU
14:30-15:00 KENDO
15:30-16:00 KARATE

Check out the video created for last year’s virtual festival, which provides a glimpse into what makes this show a highlight of the annual Steveston Salmon Festival.

Join local community advocate Kelvin Higo on a tour of the Nikkei Memorial, the Steveston Community Centre, the Steveston Martial Arts Centre, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, and more.