2022 Koi Festival, Belle Isle Conservancy (Celebrate the Japanese Heritage of the Aquarium’s Koi Collection) With Children's Day NEW

In 2017, the Belle Isle Conservancy hosted the first Koi Festival at the Belle Isle Aquarium.
The Koi Festival is a family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate the Japanese
heritage of the Aquarium’s Koi collection. In alignment with Children’s Day, which is celebrated in Japan on the 5th of May, the Koi Festival celebrates the symbolism of the Japanese carp in its native culture and offers aquarium visitors a chance to experience elements of Japanese culture. Past activities have included traditional games, martial arts demonstrations,music, and crafts inspired by Japanese traditions along with a selection of Japanese inspired cuisine.

The Koi Festival is back this year, celebrating the Koi with cultural performances, food, and connections to the local Japanese community.

Event Date
May 1, 2022

Event Time
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Schedule
Streetside Sushi | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group | 12:10pm - 12:40pm
Ensemble Hanabi | 1:20pm - 1:50pm
Japan Society of Detroit Women's Club presents Kamishibai (story time) | 2:00pm - 2:20pm
Great Lakes Taiko | 3:00pm - 3:30pm

In case of inclement weather, performances will take place inside of the
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory show house as scheduled.
Performances will also stream on Facebook Live.