Thank you for a wonderful community gathering!
We are grateful to each and every person who came by Saturday, November 12 between 10 am and 4 pm to visit the 42nd Annual Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri.
A special thank you to all of the cultural presentation performers and special guests who appeared on our stage:
| 11:30 AM | Tsukasa Taiko (Japanese Drumming) |
| 12:00 PM | Shubukai Japanese (Classical Dance) |
| 12:30 PM | Official Welcome by CEO Michael Takada & Special Guest Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Mr. Hiroshi Tajima |
| 12:45 PM | A Visit from Santa! |
| 2:00 PM | Bingo for kids of any age led by Donguri Kai teachers & students |
| 2:30 PM | Toyoaki Shamisen (Japanese Lute) |
| 3:00 PM | Tsukasa Taiko (Japanese Drumming) |
| 2 pm – 4 pm | Pick-up of pre-ordered food items |
We deeply appreciate the generous support of all the various activities of the day:
- The Silent Auction and the Raffle each raised more than $500 beyond their respective goals for the event.
- Pre-Ordered Meals to Go and Bake Sale booth items were completely sold out thanks to your generous support.
- JASC Children’s Programs booth were a popular spot at Holiday Delight. A few of the 2023 Donguri Kai Calendar featuring student artwork are still avaliable for $16. You can pick them up at the JASC or pay for US Priority Mail shipping costs to have a calendar mailed to you. Orders can be placed online HERE or by contacting the JASC office.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
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