Nikkei Place gets into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Extravaganza

Nikkei Place gets into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Extravaganza

Nikkei Place is getting into the festive spirit with the Christmas Extravaganza! Decorated trees and wreaths will be on display at Nikkei Centre beginning on November 19 & 20, as we kick off the season with the 20th Annual Nikkei Craft Fair. Trees are hand decorated by Nikkei Place staff and volunteers, complete with the name of a donor or sponsor that has given immense support to our community this year. Thank you to our supporters for helping build a strong and vibrant community!

TREES

Cathy Makihara
Jane Nimi
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Sam Yamamoto

Wreaths

Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Akiko Gomyo
Fred & Linda Yada
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Andrew & Donna Elliott
Masaye Uyesugi

The Nikkei Craft Fair has been a time honoured tradition since 2002. Tickets are available for $5 at the door, and gives you access to over 80 local vendors, food, and more. Free for NNMCC members. There is also a chance to participate in the following workshops/activities:

  • Nikkei Origami Christmas Tree Decorating - Free - Drop-in | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    In conjunction with the Washi 和紙 (Japanese paper art) exhibit, come decorate a Christmas tree with red and gold Origami decorations. Drop by the Karasawa Gallery to learn origami and add your creation to the tree! 

  • Photos with Santa - Sunday, November 20 only - By Donation - Bring Your Own Camera
    Capture your holiday memories and get a festive photo taken with Santa.

  • Tsumami Zaiku Workshop - $35 +tax - Register Here | 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Price includes entrance fee into the Nikkei Craft Fair.
    Expert craftswoman Fumiko Horan will teach you how to make palm-sized and elegant Christmas ornaments out of cloth and textiles.

  • Temari Workshop - $35 +tax - Register Here | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
    Price includes entrance fee into the Nikkei Craft Fair.
    Learn how to make a palm-sized base for a Temari Ball and stitch together a traditional Japanese Pine Leaf pattern. Take it home and decorate your Christmas tree!

On December 29, join us for Nikkei Mochitsuki もちつき hosted with the NNMCC Auxiliary Volunteers, and experience the traditional Japanese new year activity of mochi pounding! The event features mochi pounding by the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association, and cultural demonstrations. Try your hand at pounding rice to make sticky, gooey, irresistible mochi.