One of the highlights of OMATSURI has always been the wonderful variety of Japanese performance arts and martial arts demonstrations. This year, we are excited to showcase the rich Japanese heritage and traditions by promoting many talented performers.
We hope you will join us for a great day and some wonderful entertainment.
Friday, July 18 – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
| Time | Outdoor Stage | Indoor Cultural Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 PM | J-Pop Show Case | |
| 6:30 PM | Cosplay Masquerade | |
| 7:30 PM | Bon Odori with Midnight Taiko & Joanne Planidin | |
| 8:00 PM | DJ Takuya from Tokyo Tonight |
Saturday, July 19 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
| Time | Outdoor Stage | Indoor Cultural Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY | 10:20 AM – MC (Benjamin Tippett) 10:30 AM – Eisa (Youth Dancers & Drums : Calgary Okinawan Club) 10:45 AM – Japanese Singing (Miyazaki Prefecture – Yukiko Oda) |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM Calgary Kendo Club 11:25 AM Himawari Dancers 11:40 AM Ka Muso Kai | 11:00 AM – Manga 101 Demonstration (Maya St. Louis) 11:45 AM – Churakaji Sanshin (Calgary Okinawan Club) |
| 12:00 PM | 12:10 PM Omikoshi Parade 12:20 PM Rock of Stars | 12:35 PM – Sand Art Demonstration (Kelly Choo, T.Sand) |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM Fake Samurai’z 1:20 PM YOSOCA 1:50 PM Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary – Kaede No Kai | 1:00 PM – Calgary Opera (Stephania Romaniuk, Principals & Community) 1:30 PM – Yukata Dressing Demonstration (Chi Chi Kimono) |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM Shin Ken Kai Iaido Dojo 2:40 PM Arisa Kakita 2:50 PM Momiji | 2:00 PM – Maharlika Divas (Cynthia Lacey & Philippine Dancers) 2:15 PM – Seiga Ryu (Yumiko Ito) 2:35 PM – Shamisen Player (Yoko Kohashi) 2:55 PM – JKA Karate Demonstration (Lilia Boaghi & Karate Club Members) |
| 3:00 PM | 3:10 PM Sugarbell Maid Café 3:30 PM Calgary Seiyu Karate | 3:30 PM – Cosplay Masquerade (Jhenne Nunes, Austyn Larkam, Kristy North Peigan) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary – Kaede No Kai 4:30 PM Bon Odori with Midnight Taiko & Joanne Planidin |
Both Friday and Saturday
| Time | Indoor Display |
|---|---|
| All DAY | Ikebana Display (Kofū mishō ryu) Calgary Go Club Artist Alley Calgary Bonsai Club Display |