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2023 - 52nd Annual Akimatsuri Fall Festival Event (Japanese Food & Drinks, Taiko, Performers, Games..) East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center
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Date: Saturday, 7 October, 2023       Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
1203 West Puente Avenue
West Covnia, CA 91790
(626) 960-2566
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Map of East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, 1203 West Puente Avenue

The East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center #esgvjcc is proud to present the Akimatsuri Fall Festival on Saturday This is an in-person event and will be held outdoors in the ESGVJCC parking lot. Join us for cultural demonstrations, performances, games, exhibits, and delicious food!

Festival Date
October 7, 2023

Festival Time
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Entertainment Schedule
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What is Aki Matsuri
"Aki Matsuri" (秋祭り) is a Japanese term that translates to "Autumn Festival" in English. It refers to a traditional Japanese festival or celebration that takes place during the autumn season. These festivals are held in various regions across Japan and typically include a variety of cultural, religious, and entertainment events.

Autumn festivals like Aki Matsuri often feature activities such as traditional music and dance performances, food stalls with local delicacies, carnival games, parades, and often have a strong sense of community involvement. The festivals are a way to celebrate the harvest season, express gratitude for the year's blessings, and enjoy the beauty of autumn.

Different regions and communities may have their own unique traditions and rituals associated with their autumn festivals, but the overall concept revolves around coming together to enjoy the festive atmosphere and celebrate the changing of the seasons.

Festival Title
Annual Akimatsuri Fall Festival with Ondo (6:30 pm) (Japanese Dancing) Also (Live Taiko, Performances, Dancing, Japanese Foods, etc)

Festival Location
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, 1203 West Puente Avenue, West Covnia, CA 91790


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PREVIOUS EVENT INFO 

2019 Previous Akimatsui Information 
The Akimatsuri Fall Festival is an annual event that celebrates the Fall season with food, games, exhibits, ondo dancing, and entertainment. This year Akimatsuri will be held on October 5th from 12:00 pm onsite at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center located in West Covina. We will be providing a wide selection of food including: curry rice, wonton bento, udon noodle soup, shaved ice, and many more! Live entertainment will be held in the Gym throughout the day which will include martial arts demonstrations, traditional Japanese dancing, and musical performances. We will conclude the festival with Traditional Ondo Dancing with everyone in our parking lot. Join us as we celebrate Japanese culture and community with this fun event!

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ondo Dancing

The East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center is proud to present our 2019 Akimatsuri Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5th from 12pm to 8pm, here at 1203 W. Puente Avenue in West Covina.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or (626) 960-2566.

Entertainment Schedule
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Joy Afuso Sokyoku Kenkyusho
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm ESGVJCC Shinkendo
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Bando Ryu: Kyo no Kai
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Covina Kendo Dojo
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Presentations
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Hoshun Minyo Dance
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eibukan Goju Ryu Karate Do
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm West Covina Judo Dojo
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Shorinji Kempo
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Kishin Daiko
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ondo Dancing

***VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you would like to help out at Akimatsuri, please contact Melissa Kozono [email protected] or (626) 960-2566. There are many ways you can help make this event a success!

Event Title
Annual Akimatsuri Fall Festival with Ondo (6:30 pm) (Japanese Dancing) Also (Live Taiko, Performances, Dancing, Japanese Foods, etc)

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