PERFORMING STAGES

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  Vancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido ClubVancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido Club (Esaka Dojo Vancouver)

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  The Vancouver Eishin-Ryu Iaido Club studies traditional Iaido: drawing the katana for decisive strikes. Tracing lineage to 1600s Japan via World Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Federation President Kobara Kenichi Hanshi and instructor Hiro Inoue Sen...
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  Vancouver Kyudo Club

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Founded in 2003, the Vancouver Kyudo Club, a BC not-for-profit and member of the Kyudo Association of Canada/International Kyudo Federation, practises ANKF/IKYF Kyudo, the Japanese art of archery. This discipline trains body, mind, and spirit thro...
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  Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society

  CHERRY STAGE(Sat/Sun)

  Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society owns authentic Shonan-style mikoshi (portable shrines), unique outside Japan, and introduces Japanese culture at festivals across Canada, the US, and Japan, contributing to communities.
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  Vancouver Okinawa Taiko

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Founded in 2004, Vancouver Okinawa Taiko performs Okinawan Eisa drum-dancing at festivals, charities, and events for 20+ years. Mixing generations, they promote and preserve Okinawan heritage through rhythmic beats and harmonies.
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  Vancouver Ondo

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Led by Yayoi Hirano, Vancouver Ondo shares Japanese dance energy at events like VCBF. This year, they revive their 2019 Bon Odori, set to Yoko Sonoda's music with Ryoko Minegishi's lyrics, for joyful celebration.
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  WAILELE WAI WAI

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  We are a Hawaiian Hula group that started in 2006 Vancouver, BC. We specialize in performing contemporary Hawaiian hula, using hand and arm movements and rhythmic patterns to tell stories. Our main goal is to embody the Aloha Spirit and spread lo...
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  World Soran!

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  World Soran! unites Japanese, Canadians, Japanese Canadians, and global members in modern and traditional Japanese festival dances. Their repertoire features dynamic Soran-Bushi (Hokkaido herring fishery shanty evoking fishermen's resilience) and ...
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  Yuki The Juggler

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun) / FLORAL STAGE (Sun)

  Yuki the Juggler captivates with two decades of interactive juggling, collaborations, freestyle dance fusion, and traditional integrations. A competition winner and community builder, he fosters connection at festivals and gatherings worldwide.