Japan Festival - Matsuri
2022/8/19
Japan Festival 2022
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Wa-Nague (Ring Toss)
Water Balloon Fishing
Origami
On Friday, August 19, 2022, the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste hosted the first Japan Festival – Matsuri in Timor-Leste to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of “Lasu Amizade and Solidaridade” between Japan and Timor-Leste.
Yukata Try-on
Traditional Dance by WEHALI
There were booths that were composed of festival games, Yukata try-on, cultural workshops, as well as exhibitions by JICA and Japanese NGOs.
Ambassador Kinefuchi
Shodo Demonstration by Master Shirakawa
In the evening, there were stage performance and music concert by Ego Lemos, MIYAKO and Akiko Takahashi.
Koto Performance by Ms. Takahashi
Dili Community Choir
Approximately, 2000 Timorese people came to the festival to enjoy and experience the first Japan Festival in Timor-Leste.
Taiso Demonstration
Concert by Mr. Ego Lemos, MIYAKO and Ms Akiko Takahashi