Gates open 10.00am the first Sunday in May at the Japanese Section of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Coffs Harbour.

All children and their parents are invited to come along, bring a picnic and join in activities at the Australian award winning Japanese Festival of Children's Day.
 
Coffs Harbour City Council and the Friends of the Botanic Garden will be flying the 200 Koinobori carp flags, given to the people of Coffs Harbour by the people of our sister city Sasebo.
 
The Coffs Harbour Branch of the Australian Koi Society will have displays of Koi Fish and information booths and the Tokonoma Bonsai Society of the Mid North Coast will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with a major Bonsai Exhibition.
  
Entertainment will be provided by Karate & Judo Demonstrations – Taiko Drummers – Traditional Dances, Games and Story Telling – Anime Fashion – Kite Flying.
Workshops will include Origami– Calligraphy - Manga Masks Design and Kite making.

Food including Sushi, a Japanese BBQ, traditional Melonpan bread refreshments and lots more will be available.   

For further details contact:
Malcolm McLeod  
Cultural Development Officer-Coffs Harbour City Council         
Tele. (02) 6648 4840  
       Email: Malcolm McLeod              
Web: http://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/culture