2018 - 9th Annual Japanese Culture Night - The Japanese Club and the International Student Council orchestrated the NEW

The Japanese Club and the International Student Council orchestrated the ninth annual Japanese Culture Night. Japanese Culture Night was a local celebration of a traditional Japanese festival called Natsu Matsuri. This festival is traditionally held during the summer months, typically in August, and is colloquially known as the summer festival.

“This festival is like our Chinese New Year. [It’s] where people play games, enjoy [themselves], have fun, and usually gather family together to enjoy a special day,” said Yundong Zhang, vice president of the International Student Council.

Aside from a firework show, UVU’s Culture Night held all the traditional events you would typically see at Natsu Matsuri in Japan. Many of the men and women involved in the performances wore Yakutas, which are traditional summer garments the Japanese sometimes wear during the festival.

Additionally, the presence of game booths and snacks such as Ramune a bottle of soda known for it’s odd shape and the use of a marble to keep it sealed are all typical sights and attractions seen at the summer festival.

Date

03/31/2018

Time
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