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2023 JapanFest (Celebrate Japanese Culture through Art, Performances, Food, Dance..) New Orleans Museum of ArtNEW

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Date: Saturday, 14 October, 2023       Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir
New Orleans, LA 70124
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Map of New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Cir

Celebrate Japanese culture through art, performances, food, and more at Japan Fest, organized by NOMA, the Japan Club in New Orleans, and the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville.

Sample Japanese cuisine, enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, tours with the Japanese Garden Foundation, and film screenings throughout the day. Shop a variety of vendors offering unique goods in a festive atmosphere. Costumes are welcome, please see costume guidelines below.

Please note: NOMA’s special exhibition, Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour, will be closed during Japan Fest. The expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is not included in the Japan Fest festivities but will be open to the general public.

Date
October 14, 2023

Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tickets
Pre-purchasing tickets on NOMA’s website is strongly recommended. Tickets are available for purchase at the admissions tables in front of the museum and in front of the main gate of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10 General Admission: $5 for NOMA Members: Free for 19 years old and under

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
10:00 am: Kaminari Taiko on the front steps
10:45 am: Welcome and remarks on the front steps
11:oo am-11:30 am: Minyo Japanese Folk Dance Group on the front steps
11:00 am-12:00 pm: PuriKura Panic in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Shogun Martial Arts in the Great Hall
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Japan Society of New Orleans samurai suit fitting-2nd floor
11:30 am-12:30 pm: Japanese Garden tour. Meet at Foundation table-1st floor
11:30 am-12:30 pm: Guided tour of the Japanese galleries on 3rd floor
12:00 pm-12:30 pm: New Orleans Kendo in the Great Hall
12:30 pm-01:00 pm: Kaminari Taiko on the front steps
01:00 pm-01:30 pm: Louisiana Karate Association in the Great Hall
01:30 pm-02:00 pm: Aikido of New Orleans & NOLA Aikido in the Great Hall
01:30 pm-02:30 pm: Japanese Garden tour. Meet at Foundation table-1st floor
01:30 pm-02:30 pm: Guided tour of the Japanese galleries on the third floor
02:00 pm-02:30 pm: Jujitsu Club of SLU in the Great Hall
02:00 pm-02:30 pm: Mechamaid Clubhouse in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
02:30 pm-03:00 pm: Japan Society of New Orleans samurai suit fitting-2nd floor
02:30 pm-03:00 pm: Candy Mix Maids in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
03:00 pm-03:30 pm: New Orleans Zen Temple Ceremony in the Great Hall
03:00 pm-03:30 pm: NOLA Lolitas Fashion Show @Besthoff Sculpture Garden
03:30 pm-04:00 pm: Japanese Weekend School w/Minyo Dance on front steps
04:00 pm-04:30 pm: Kaminari Taiko on the front steps


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