A staple of any Matsuri! This is your chance to dance to the famous Tanko Bushi, the coal miners’ song. The steps are simple, so everyone can take part, even those with two left feet! 祭りの定番！かつて炭坑労働者によって歌われた「炭坑節」に合わせて踊りましょう。ステップは簡単。不器用な人でも踊れます！
Festival visitors are encouraged to take part in this exciting competition. To win, you must force your opponent out of the circle! But if you get forced out – or if any of your body parts other than the soles of your feet touch the dohyo (ring) – you lose! There will be two classes … Read more
The Vancouver Buddhist Temple is the first Buddhist Temple in Canada and was established in 1904. The current temple building was constructed 35 years ago and contains a beautiful sanctuary originally constructed in Japan. Come meet a monk and see where generations of Canadian Shin Buddhists celebrate and express their gratitude for the oneness of … Read more
Location: Firehall Arts Centre Courtyard. ファイヤーホールアーツセンターの中庭。 Nihongo Kо̄minkan is a little place to take a rest and talk in Japanese. Please do not expect anything special or important discussion there. Tea will be served for free. It is a space you can drop by just briefly, and it is open for a short period of … Read more
Established in 1994, Za Daikon, an amateur Japanese theatrical group, has been producing and performing plays and stage readings in Japanese annually at the Powell Street Festival, other community events, Japanese language schools, and at senior care facilities. Plays have been presented with English subtitles and voice-over descriptions where possible. Join Za Daikon for a … Read more
The Labyrinth of Messages is an interactive experience of sight and sound. Created out of LED lights, the labyrinth has a structure for messages at its centre. Passersby are invited to walk the labyrinth, and at the centre, pen a message to be projected onto the screen, alongside original visuals and ambient electronic music. Tasai … Read more
Location: Vancouver Japanese Language School-Japanese Hall: Room 412. バンクーバー日本語学校並びに日系人会館：４１２号室 。 Vancouver Save Article 9 (VSA9) was established in 2005 as an organization rallying to keep the peace clause — article 9 of the Japanese constitution. The organization has since expanded to become Canada Save Article 9. Eiichiro Ochiai, retired chemistry professor and former president of … Read more
This display is ongoing and located in the Vancouver Buddhist Temple. Opened in 1889 as Japan’s first government office in Canada, the Consulate General of Japan serves BC and Yukon. Japan’s first diplomatic mission opened in Ottawa in 1928 and Canada opened its first legation in Tokyo in 1929 completing the bilateral relationship. The Cultural … Read more
Demonstrations will be held on Saturday from 2:00pm – 2:30pm and 4:00pm – 4:30pm in the Vancouver Buddhist Temple. The Vancouver Ikebana Association (VIA) is a non-profit organization which features Ikebana floral arrangement displays and demonstrations. Ikebana, the Japanese word for flower arrangement, is based on certain principles of art which are recognized the world … Read more
Founded in 1993, Vancouver-based Chibi Taiko is the first Canadian youth taiko group, which has been recognized as one of the most exciting performing art youth groups in B.C. They are a taiko ensemble based on traditional Japanese taiko drumming. 1993年にバンクーバーを拠点に結成されたカナダの最初の太鼓ユースグループであるちび太鼓は、BC州で最もエキサイティングな若者の演芸グループとして評価されています。日本の伝統的な太鼓をベースにした太鼓の演奏です。
Dahaza will perform a variety of original and modern pieces consisting of traditional Japanese instruments that include taiko, shakuhachi, shamisen, sanshin, shinobue, and perhaps a surprise or two. Dahaza is a wagakki (Japanese instrumental) group formed by Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos and joined by John Nguyen, Nori Akagi and Anny Lin. The group share their deep … Read more
GO Taiko will perform an energetic taiko drumming performance, through a blend of North American, Japanese, and Okinawan styles of taiko. They aim to promote Japanese culture through the sheer power of the taiko drums. GO Taiko is the second youth taiko group in the Lower Mainland, with roots in East Vancouver and Richmond. They … Read more
Katari Taiko’s performance this year is centered on the Japanese Canadian community and its spirit with an emphasis on the beauty of differences and uniqueness. Katari Taiko, “Talking Drums” in Japanese, is immensely proud to be Canada’s first taiko ensemble. Spawned from the Powell Street Festival in 1979, Katari Taiko is a drum collective with … Read more
Kaya draws influences from artists such as Lake Street Dive, Nina Simone, Rebecca Sugar, and David Byrne. Soul, jazz, and indie/alt pop make up the majority of Kaya’s repertoire. She will be leading a soulful five-piece band and performing a mix of covers, original music, and reinterpreted classics. Kaya is a vocalist and songwriter based … Read more
Ko-Ko’s performance ranges from slow acoustic ballads to upbeat tunes in both Japanese and English, accompanied by an acoustic guitar and harmonicas. Kohei Yoshino is a singer songwriter based in Vancouver, B.C. Since picking up an acoustic guitar at the age of 10, Kohei has actively performed in bands in countries such as Japan, Mexico, … Read more
Pico Masaki, Seira Hayakashi, and Yujiro Nakajima make up Kotojiro with Cosei, a koto/guzheng, guitar/ukulele, and piano trio with an eclectic repertoire of traditional, folk, Latin, new age, and world music (originals and covers). By incorporating the koto (known as guzheng in China), a traditional Asian instrument, into contemporary music, as well as playing it alongside … Read more
Ko is a native Japanese vocal coach based in Vancouver, Canada. He specializes in teaching English speakers to sing and perform Japanese songs. Ko has been teaching YouTube singers, V-tubers, and Idol singers from all over the world, being that he is the only certified Japanese vocal coach in the world who can teach how … Read more
Southern Wave’s aim is to share their passion and joy of playing sanshin, Okinawa Minyo (folk songs) and Ryukyu buyo (Okinawan traditional dance) with the community to promote cultural diversity. They celebrate multiculturalism by exploring the richness of Okinawan arts and culture. Southern Wave has hosted cultural events such as Annual Sanshin Day to offer … Read more
We begin the festivities with a First Nations’ blessing with Chief Bill Williams and Mary Point, followed by greetings from PSFS President Edward Takayanagi as well as government officials, such as Vancouver East MP Jenny Kwan and Vancouver’s Consulate General of Japan, Kohei Maruyama. パウエル祭は、チーフ・ビル・ウィリアムズとメアリー・ポイントによるファースト・ネーションズの祝辞で始まり、パウエル祭協会エドワード・タカヤナギ会長、続いてイースト・バンクーバーのジェニー・クワン議員、丸山浩平・在バンクーバー日本国総領事ら政府関係者の挨拶をもって開会します。
The Jason de Couto Organ Trio is a Vancouver organ trio led by Jason de Couto on Hammond B3 Organ, and features Seb Chamney on Guitar and Bernie Arai on Drums. All three members are active and integral musicians in the local music scene and work in a variety of ensembles as leaders and sidemen. … Read more
Shorinji Kempo are practitioners of shorinij kempo, a martial art that provides the benefits of self-defence, physical health, and spiritual development. Their common goal is to improve society as a whole by improving the lives of its individual members. Their demonstration will show various aspects of shorinij kempo, including meditation, self-defence, and children’s demonstrations. 少林寺拳法は護身術、身体の健康、精神修養の三徳を兼ね備えた少林寺拳法の武道家です。少林寺拳法のメンバーの生活を向上することを通し、社会全体の向上を目指すことが少林寺拳法の目的です。瞑想、護身術、子どもたちによる演武など、少林寺拳法の様々な面を紹介します。
