Mini Matsuri is a family friendly Japanese festival celebrating arts, culture and heritage. All proceeds from the event support the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC). The festival is being held at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby from September 4 to 5, 2021.
Tickets are limited, time entry based and should be booked in advance. Adults are $5.00, children 5 years old and under are free and the family rate is $15.00. The event is free for NNMCC members (presentation of membership card required at entrance) however free tickets should still be booked in advance due to the limited number of hourly tickets available.
The festival will have local vendors and artisans, cultural performances, Japanese-style games, museum exhibits and a variety of food trucks.
Scheduled
Opening Ceremony
SATSUKI-KAI Japanese Dance
BUSHIDO – Japanese Music Duo
BON ODORI WITH SATSUKI-KAI & BUSHIDO
PICO MASAKI Music Duo
SHOOTINGSTAR IDOLS
CHIBI TAIKO
BON ODORI WITH SATSUKI-KAI & CHIBI-TAIKO
VANCOUVER OKINAWA TAIKO
Food
Teppanyaro
Suzuya
JEGGS
Sara-Udon
Hachan Takoyaki
Tornado Potato
Teriyaki Boys
Tokyo Katsu Sand
Ichiyos Matcha Bar
Japadog
Japanese Sake and Beer
Jizake Japan Inc.
Axis Planning Inc.
PureSake 4U Ltd.
Vendors
Pacwest
Coconama
Wren Creation
Sasaki Art
Mysgreen
Cocoaro Craft Chocolate
Kanadell Japanese Bakery
Siamurai Apparel
Shinobu’s Japanese Fabric Creations
NNMCC Auxiliary