Fisher’s Kids | Kazoku
Photography by Nancy Trieu
Sunday 6 November 2022, 11am – 3pm
In celebration of Campbelltown City Council’s sister-city relationship with Koshigaya, Japan and the local Fisher’s Kids events, Campbelltown Arts Centre will be hosting a free Kazoku Japanese cultural event. ‘Kazoku’, meaning ‘family’ in Japanese, will see the entire Arts Centre overflowing with family-friendly performances and workshops.
Adventure awaits! It all starts with the rhythmic bang of Wadaiko Rindo live drumming for the opening celebration, followed by traditional Okinawa Island folk dance and an age-old contest between samurai and ninja! Who will win?
Looking for something a bit more relaxing? Bask in the tranquility of the Japanese Gardens by taking part in a shortened version of a traditional tea ceremony.
The excitement doesn’t end there, with drumming, dancing and Samurai Action workshops.
Sagasu Challenge with Art Club
12.30pm – 1.30pm
A game of teamwork, skill and most importantly fun. Become a Sagasu Scout and join in the fun.
Take part in a creative journey around the sculpture gardens with 4 pit stops, with challenges all worth one badge of honour. The fastest team to collect all 4 badges wins a Make Box prize.
Ages: 5+
Bookings: Free, sign-up on arrival
Samurai
Session 1: 12.15pm -12.45pm
Session 2: 1.00pm – 1.30pm
Live out your samurai dreams! During this high-energy workshop, kids will undergo physical training to focus their attention, exercise their bodies and follow instruction to move like a samurai.
Ages: 5+
Bookings: This is a free event, however bookings are required.
Wadaiko Drums
Session 1: 12.15pm -12.45pm
Session 2: 1.00pm – 1.30pm
Discover the art of Wadaiko Japanese drumming. Kids will have fun dancing, moving and working together to create music using choreographed movements and basic drumming techniques.
Ages: 5+
Bookings: This is a free event, however bookings are required.
Yukata – Kimono Dress up
12.15pm – 2.00pm
Dress up in ‘yukata’ – a casual, colourful form of the traditional kimono garment. Then take a stroll through the beautiful Japanese garden.
Ages: 5+
Bookings: Free, sign-up on arrival
Eisa
12.15pm – 12.45pm
‘Eisa’ is Okinawa’s traditional dance, performed during the festive season of Obon, which pays respect to the Spirits of Ancestors. Traditionally, young men and women from the village volunteered to perform in the community, praying for good health and safety for each house.
The Eisa dance is performed with the powerful beat of the taiko drums and the sound of the Sanshin (Okinawa’s traditional three-stringed instrument).
Feel the drum! Be moved by the rhythm of its beat.
Ages: All Ages
Bookings: This is a free event, however bookings are required.
Anime Parade
12.15pm – 1.45pm
Get inspired at the Pokémon Go hotspot Campbelltown Arts Centre and develop your own Pokémon character and an accompanying mask.
Talented cosplay artist Miyukiko will help you develop your characters skills and powers and then lead you in the Anime Parade!
The best masks will go in the running to win one of two amazing Anime Art packs valued at $100.
Ages: All Ages
Bookings: This is a free event, however bookings are required.
Origami
12.15pm – 2.00pm
Origami, means ‘folding paper’ in Japanese. During this workshop, kids will learn the art of paper folding and create beautiful artworks. The workshop will include three unique designs for different skill levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Ages: All Ages
Bookings: Not required
Matcha
12.15pm – 2.00pm
Enjoy being a hosted guest in this shortened version of a tea ceremony where you will be invited to observe traditional methods of preparing matcha, and discuss ‘sado’ – the way of tea.
Ages: All Ages
Bookings: Not required
