2010Oshogatsu In Little Tokyo - New Year Celebration
 Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and Foundation will present “2010 Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo": A Japanese New Year Celebration throughout Little Tokyo on Friday, January 1, 2010. Everyone is welcome to participate.Programs will be held at Weller Court and Japanese Village Plaza. The festivities will begin with the opening ceremony which will be held at Weller Court from 11:00 a.m. Throughout the day, various programs and performances will also be held at Japanese Village Plaza. The main stages at Weller Court and Japanese Village Plaza will feature exciting performances which include Taiko Drums, Kagamiwari( Traditional Sake barrel breaking ceremony), Japanese Folk Song and Dances, Japanese Calligraphy, free Mochi ( pounding rice cake) thrown from the stage the the 2009 Nisei Week Queen and her Court also with members of the LA Kimono Club and much, much more. Origami (the art of paper folding) and kite making craft booths for children will also be available at Weller Court.
There will be many Japanese Food booths offering delicacies such a mochi( rice cakes made the traditional way), Yakisoba, Amazake will be sold along Weller Court. A limited number of goodie bags will be given to children visiting Weller Court and Japanese Village Plaza. Looking forward to seeing you.
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