"What Makes a Matsuri? - Exploring the Festivals of Japan"
2021/8/5
Dr. Michael Dylan Foster explains the origin of Matsuri
Presenters answer questions from the audience
On Wednesday, August 4, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco hosted a webinar, “What Makes a Matsuri? - Exploring the Festivals of Japan”. Four presenters with connections to both Northern California and Japan spoke about multiple Japanese festivals, their origins, and what makes them unique and interesting. Audience members had the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations. Welcome remarks were given by Mountain View Mayor Ellen Kamei, Palo Alto City Councilmember Greg Tanaka, and Consul General Maeda.
Remarks from Mayor Kamei
Remarks from Councilmember Tanaka
Welcome remarks from Consul General Maeda
