Entertainment

One of the highlights of Omatsuri has always been the wonderful variety of Japanese performance arts and martial arts demonstrations. This year, we are excited to showcase the rich Japanese heritage and traditions by promoting many talented performers.

Our Mainstage Program has been finalized for Saturday, August 12, we hope you will join us for a great day and some wonderful entertainment!

Friday, August 11 – Main Stage Schedule

7:00 pm         Gates Open

8:15 pm         

  • Opening remarks from CJCA
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Introduce Yumi Nagashima

8:30 pm        Yumi Nagashima

8:45 pm        Drag Performance featuring Angelina Starchild, Penny Tense, and Tangerine Dream

9:05 pm        Yumi Nagashima

9:15 pm         Break

9:25 pm         Drag Performance featuring Angelina Starchild, Penny Tense, and Tangerine Dream

9:45 pm         Yumi Nagashima

9:55 pm         Break

10:05 pm       Drag Performance featuring Angelina Starchild, Penny Tense, and Tangerine Dream

Saturday, August 12 – Main Stage Schedule

10:00am       Maharlika Diva Dancers

10:20am       JKA Karate-Do Empow-Lil Academy

10:45am       Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary – Kaede no Kai

11:00am       HIBIKIYA

11:45am        Omikoshi Parade

12:00pm       Opening Ceremony

12:30pm       Ka Muso Kai

12:55pm       Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge & Area Minyo Dancers

1:10pm          Shin Ken Kai Iaido Dojo

1:35pm          Himawari Dancers

1:45pm          Ina Harris

2:00pm         Omikoshi Parade

2:15pm          Fake Samurai’z

2:40pm         Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary – Kaede no Kai

2:50pm         Learn the Calgary Ondo with Yukichi Hattori of H/W School of Ballet

3:15pm          Seiyu Karate

3:40pm         YOSOCA – Yosakoi Soran Calgary

3:55pm          Kurara

4:05pm          Midnight Taiko Kai

4:35pm          Drum with Midnight Taiko

 

Have questions?  Email entertainment@calgaryjapanesefestival.com