*2012 Japan Family Day - Tokyo Cup GIII - Santa Anita Park (Free T-Shirt Coupon) (DATE CORRECTION - 24th)NEW

2012 Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park was started as a way to introduce Japanese traditional culture and to interact with the people of Southern California. Through the years, it has become one of the most popular spring festivals in the area. Featuring cultural events and demonstrations, Japan Family Day has something for everyone.

So, be ready to observe, participate and most of all, have fun.

Date
March 24, 2012

Time
10:30 am - Gates Open

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Event Schedules (March 24th, 2012)
Japan Family Day has something for everyone. Authentic Japanese cultural events and demostrations will be setup on the Santa Anita Park grounds, featuring the following:

Booth Listed
Sado (Tea Ceremony) 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM
Shodo (Calligraphy) 10:30AM-5:00PM
Kado (Flower Arranging) 10:30AM-5:00PM
Origami (The Art of Folding Paper) 10:30AM-5:00PM
Japan Relief Fund 10:30AM-5:00PM
O-Matsuri (Japanese Traditional Festival) 10:30AM-5:00PM
Visit Japan (Travel Information) 10:30AM-5:00PM

Stage
Tsugaru Shamisen (Three-stringed Japanese Guitar) 12:00PM-12:15PM,2:20PM-2:35PM
Sumo (Japanese Style of Wrestling) 12:20PM-12:35PM, 2:40PM-2:55PM
Minyo (Japanese Folk Music) 12:40PM-12:55PM, 3:00PM-3:15PM
Kendo (Japanese sword-Fighting) 1:00PM-1:15PM, 3:20PM-3:35PM
Shishi Mai (Lion Dance) 1:20PM-1:35PM
Ryukyu Buyo (Okinawa Traditional Dance) 1:40PM-1:55PM, 3:40PM-3:55PM
Karate (Japanese Martial Arts) 2:00PM-2:15PM, 4:00PM-4:15PM

In Walking Ring
Taiko (Japanese Drum Performance) & Shishi Mai (Lion Dance) After 10th Race

In Event Site
Ponyrides & Face Paintings 11:00AM-3:00PM

Grandstand Stage
Taiko (Japanese Drum Performance) Before and after "Tokyo City Cup (GIII)" & Japanese Consul General Race