Mochi Tsuki Festival at IslandWood

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The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community brings the 22nd Annual Mochi Tsuki Festival to IslandWood, celebrating the new year with Japanese culture, performances by Seattle Kokon Taiko, various films and displays, and of course, mochi!

What	Community Event
When	Jan 02, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Where	IslandWood
Contact Name	Gaye Lynn Galusha
Contact Phone	206-855-4307
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Join Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community’s 22^nd Annual Mochi Tsuki Festival at IslandWood as we celebrate the new year!

Dress for the winter weather and experience the tradition of mochi tsuki (moe–chee sue–key) or "mochi–making" first hand. Pound rice and make mochi cakes along with the mochi masters.

BIJAC's acclaimed Kodomo no Tame Ni - For the Sake of the Children - pictorial history is on display, as is the latest in news about the Nidoto Nai Yoni - Let It Not Happen Again - Memorial.

Enjoy performances by Seattle Kokon Taiko - free tickets available at the festival on a first-come basis - as well as films about our community and guided tours of the IslandWood campus.

This event is free and no pre-registration is required. Although we all love animals, pets are not allowed at IslandWood (service dogs excepted).

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