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I'm based in Singapore with interests in classical music, art & culture related talks, art fairs, ceramics, walking tour, food, travel, photography, pet dogs, fashion, sustainability and urban farming. Contact me at culturedcreaturelover@gmail.com
Super Japan Matsuri
WAttention Singapore and Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay present
Super Japan Matsuri, the first ever Super Japan Matsuri. The three-day festival is part of Esplanade's new cultural festival,
Super Japan – Japanese Festival of Arts, showcasing the arts and culture of Japan, and featuring the collaborations between the two countries' artists.
Through this festival they would like to introduce a genuine
matsuri to Singapore residents, and create a nostalgic atmosphere for the Japanese community here.
Chindonya – Traditional Japanese Street Performance The Adachi Company. Catch their performances at 7pm, 8,30pm and 9.30pm at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Visitors will be able to enjoy
Chindonya Traditional Japanese Street Performances by The Adachi Company on 20 & 21 May.
Chindoya is originally a street campaign in Edo period. The performers in outlandish costumes will play
Chindon, a three-in-one instrument, together with a trumpet, an accordion, and a drum.
Enka performance by Windstars Ensemble on 22 May 7.30pm and 8.45pm at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Photo courtesy of Super Japan/Esplanade
Windstars Ensemble, together with local winners of Japanese Karaoke ,will deliver
Enka, a popular form of music from Meiji Era, on 22 May.
Takoyaki (octopus balls). Photosource: Super Japan/Esplanade
Satisfy your taste buds with delicious and authentic food like
takoyaki,
baby Castella,
yakisoba (pan-fried noodles) and
okonomiyaki (grilled Japanese pancake) prepared by Japanese chefs from Japan and Singapore. Get a Japanese draft beer, shochu highball or sake cocktails too!
Japanese Traditional Games & Food available at Super Japan
Try your hands on traditional festival games such as old-time Japanese favourites such as
shateki (shooting game),
senbonbiki (lucky-pick strings),
wanage (ring toss),
yo-yo tsuri (yo-yo balloon) and
katanuki (die-cut candy) specially flown in from Japan. Game coupons will be on sale for $2 each.
Free coupons for the first 100 visitors who matched the daily theme
Each night there is a different theme: Ladies and Students (Friday), Cosplayers (Saturday), and Families (Sunday). The first 100 visitor matching the nightly theme will get a free game.
Don't miss this heart-warming festival!
