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Japanese Culture Club: Setsubun Bean-Throwing Party

Saturday, February 15, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CST)

Event Details

Explore Japanese culture with your family through these FREE workshops! *Parents/Guardians must stay with kids during class.*
Setsubun Bean-Throwing Party - Enjoy Setsubun, a traditional festival, by throwing beans meant to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits! We will make evil masks and families are invited to enjoy this lovely Japanese holiday custom.
**EACH REGISTRATION IS FOR ONE FAMILY**
Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance. Interested? Sign-up at https://plainsart.org/create/ or through our new registration program, Sawyer (link in description)!
For additional details, contact JOI Coordinator Mika Usuki at musuki@plainsart.org.
The JOI (Japan Outreach Initiative) which is a joint initiative from the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution that brings volunteer Japanese coordinators to regions of the U.S. where Japanese culture has been less accessible. JOI coordinators engage their American community through Japanese-themed programming, from lectures to hands-on elementary school activities to events focusing on traditional Japanese art forms.