Akimatsuri-Mochi Pounding 2019
2019/12/17
The Japan Club of Guam hosted the 40th annual Akimatsuri at the Ypao Beach Park on November 16. Blessed with good weather, the visitors enjoyed traditional Japanese performances such as Dojo Sukui dance, Yosakoi- Dance, and Japanese Drums on the main stage for everyone to enjoy. The main park area was adorned with many Japanese toy and game booths such as Gold Fish scoops. There were also a variety of food booths serving delicious Japanese festival favorites.
At the Consulate-General of Japan booth, the visitors took turns participating in the mochi-tsuki or pounding of the glutinous rice using the wooden Usu(mortar) and Kine(mallet). Afterwards, people lined up for a taste of freshly cooked mochi with sugar&soy source and with soy-bean flour, while at the same time experiencing traditional Japanese culture.
At the Consulate-General of Japan booth, the visitors took turns participating in the mochi-tsuki or pounding of the glutinous rice using the wooden Usu(mortar) and Kine(mallet). Afterwards, people lined up for a taste of freshly cooked mochi with sugar&soy source and with soy-bean flour, while at the same time experiencing traditional Japanese culture.
- [Photos] Akimatsuri(PDF)
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