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The 2011 Matsuri in Sydney's theme is "Revive Japan and Thank Australia." Since 11th March this year many Australian people will be no doubt distressed by the images of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. We, the Matsuri Festival Executive Committee, express our heartfelt sympathy for victims who have been forced into evacuation or refuge, and support people in Japan to reconstruct devastated area. Therefore this year's festival theme is "Revive Japan and Thank Australia" which we support reconstruct of Japan and appreciate what Australian people done for Japan.

 

The Matsuri festival has been organized every year at Darling Harbour in February more than 10 years, however, from this year the Matsuri festival is held in October. The Matsuri festival is a Japanese cultural event promoting cultural exchange amongst Australian and Japanese communities.

 

The Matsuri Festival Executive Committee was established through the collaboration of Consulate-General of Japan, Japanese government organizations and business entities to coordinate the event. There is no other event, which acquires such effective exposure to the general public audience in Sydney. Every year not only Japanese but also many Australians enjoy this Japanese festival together. Darling Harbour is the most attractive venue to gather large audiences especially on the weekend when many people come from near and far.

 

There will be many stalls for Japanese festive food, Japanese books, knickknacks etc. Stage performances are Cosplay, Yosakoi Soran, Bon dance, Karate, Sumo demonstrations, Japanese Taiko drums, Shamisen banjo, Calligraphy demonstration and much more. Yukata Contest will be arranged as every year.

Don't Miss the Yukata Beuaty and Yukata Hunky Contest! There are three divisions, Yukata Beauty, Yukata Hunky and Yukata kid. Winners will receive wonderful prizes.

 

 

 

 

Date：Saturday, 15 October 2011, 11:00am～08:00pm
Venue：Palm Grove, Darling Harbour
Organizer：The Matsuri Executive Committee
Co-organizers：
Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney
Japan Club of Sydney Inc.
Japanese Society of Sydney Inc.
Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sydney Inc.
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR)
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
JET Alumni Association　
Aims：To promote mutual friendship and understanding between Australia and Japan by introducing Japanese culture and cross-cultural experiences.
Objectives：Introduction of traditional Japanese festivals through various performances which encourage participation of general public
Theme：“Revive Japan and Thank Australia”
Contents：There will be many stalls for Japanese festive food, Japanese books, knickknacks etc. Stage performances are Cosplay, Yosakoi Soran, Bon dance, Karate, Sumo demonstrations, Japanese Taiko drums, Shamisen banjo, Calligraphy demonstration and much more. Yukata Contest will be arranged as every year.
Stalls：For the Natsu Matsuri 2010 there were Takoyaki,Yakisoba noodle and other food stalls. There was a large booth for promoting tours to Japan by JNTO. At the Shiseido booth there were demonstrations of makeup by a professional makeup artist. There were many other stalls from Japanese School of Sydney, Japanese Language Schools, Health food and other.
Contacts：
Performances：miz@jams.tv（Mr. Y. Mizukoshi）
Stalls：junko.yajima@e-square.com.au（Ms. J. Yajima）