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Tacoma-Kitakyushu Sister Cities' Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)
Tacoma-Kitakyushu Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)
When: May 9th, 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Point Defiance Pagoda and Japanese Garden
Admission: Free (participating children require an attending adult)
Sponsorship: Sponsored by Tacoma Events and Venues, Tacoma Creates, Parks Tacoma and Seattle Credit Union
Community Partners: The Consulate General of Japan, Uwajimaya, Tacoma Buddhist Temple, Tacoma Public Libraries, Koguma Japanese Language Preschool, UWT/Husky Kai, TCC/UKK Program, Asia-Pacific Cultural Center, PNW JETAA
Description:
Tacoma-Kitakyushu Sister Cities’ Children’s Day Festival (Kodomo no Hi) is a free annual public celebration inspired by Japan’s traditional Children’s Day holiday and Tacoma’s long-standing sister city friendship with Kitakyushu. Held at Point Defiance’s Japanese Garden and Pagoda, the festival brings together local community partners to offer families and visitors of all ages hands-on activities, performances, and cultural experiences in a spirit of community connection and international friendship. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day with us in the garden.
