The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center’s third annual Children’s Day Festival will honor the lives of children incarcerated at the camp. Enjoy live Japanese music, learn about Japanese culture, explore the new Mineta-Simpson Institute, and connect with your community.
Saturday, May 10, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Open House – FREE Admission!
Heart Mountain Interpretive Center
1539 Road 19, Powell (Hwy 14a, halfway between Cody & Powell)
Inside Activities:
Craft Tables
Mineta-Simpson Institute
10:00am – 12:00pm
- Samurai helmet
- Koi nobori (carp-shaped windsocks)
- Kite
Koto & Shakuhachi Concert
Mineta-Simpson Institute
1:00pm – 2:00pm
- Koto (floor harp):
Nanako Takakura, Nao Fukumoto - Shakuhachi (bamboo flute):
Michael Chikuzen Gould
Koto Experience
Mineta-Simpson Institute
- Option 1:
2:15 – 3:00 - Option 2:
3:15 – 4:00
Samurai Armor Display
Mineta-Simpson Institute Hallway
All Day
Hashimoto-san Cartoons
Sam Mihara Theater
All Day
A cartoon created by Japanese-born animator Bob Kuwahara. Enjoy the charming Hashimoto-san cartoons throughout the day in the Sam Mihara Theater!
Outside Activities:
Higo Chonkake Koma Performance
Outside
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Japanese Spinning Top, performed by Mike Sullivan
Food Trucks
Parking Lot
All Day
Details coming soon!
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