DEC 12-13
Entertainment - Past Event
Past October Performances:
APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver
APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver is the first Yosakoi team on Canada’s West Coast, dedicated to lighting up “RAINcouver” with vibrant energy and community spirit.
We perform Yosakoi, a high-octane Japanese dance that unites people of all backgrounds under our motto: “Smile, Shout, and Enjoy!”.
The name APPARE, signifies “clearing the sky” and is a traditional Japanese shout of praise for an outstanding performance. Through our rhythmic movements and infectious enthusiasm, we bridge cultures and bring a burst of sunshine to every stage. APPARE!!
Performance Date & Time: Oct 3, 1:00pm
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, founded in 2004, has been performing in numerous community festivals, charity functions, and anniversary events for over two decades.
The group’s aim is to promote and preserve Okinawan-style drum-dancing Eisa, and to share Okinawan cultural heritage. The membership consists of a mixed generation to reflect the presentation of grassroots folk art.
We hope to deliver the Okinawan spirit through the beat of our drums and the harmonies of our dance.
Performance Date & Time: Oct 3, 2:30pm
Shorinji Kempo BC
Shorinji Kempo was founded in Japan in 1947 by Doshin So,
Shorinji Kempo is a way of developing individuals. It uniquely blends a system of self-defense techniques and philosophical teachings.
Shorinji Kempo has expanded to 40 countries around the globe. In British Columbia, there are three branches: two in Vancouver and one in Coquitlam.
Performance Date & Time: Oct 3, 4:00pm
World Soran!
World Soran! is an international dance group comprising Japanese, Canadians, and Japanese Canadians united by their passion for performing traditional festival dances from all over Japan.
World Soran! pays homage to the early Japanese settlers in Canada, many of whom worked in the fishing industry, through the performance of dances originating from the fishing culture in Japan.
The group is dedicated to strengthening bonds within Nikkei communities and fostering friendship between Canada and Japan.
Performance Date & Time: Oct 4, 12:30pm
GO Taiko
GO Taiko originated from free after-school taiko classes at Admiral Seymour School in East Vancouver. They are only the second youth taiko group in BC.
GO Taiko has performed at the Vancouver Chinatown Parade, Sakura Fair, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Steveston Salmon Festival Parade, Richmond Maritime Festival, BC Lions Halftime Show, PNE, Powell St. Festival, Greenwood Founders Day Festival, Vancouver Canadians Asahi Baseball Tribute, and Van Dusen Gardens 50th Anniversary Celebration.
GO Taiko tries to bring a fresh, energetic approach to their drumming and loves to share Japanese culture through taiko.
Date & Time: Oct 4, 2:00pm
Shitoryu Karatedo Satoha
Vancouver Shitoryu Satoha has a 50-year history in Vancouver.
Founded by Grand Master (Soke) Akira Sato in 1970, our group teaches traditional Japanese Karate. Karate-do involves strength, balance and power, with an emphasis on mental health, physical improvement and spiritual development
Performance Date & Time: Oct 4, 3:30pm