17th Annual Japan America Kite Festival® 第17回　日米凧あげ大会

When
Sunday, October 20, 2013
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
North Side of Seal Beach Pier (Seal Beach, CA)

Southern California's Largest Kiting Event!

Sunday, October 20, 2013 10:00am to 5:00pm

North Side of Seal Beach Pier
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Free Admission!

Come with family and friends to enjoy Japanese and international kites of all sizes and colors! Kite Workshop and games for Children, Japanese food & cultural booths, GIANT Show kites, Taiko drum performance, Martial arts demonstrations, Shamisen, Traditional Japanese folk dancing, Kite Candy Drops for kids, Kite Battles and Stunt Kite demonstrations and much more!

Creator of the newest food sensation, Ramen Burger™, Keizo Shimamoto, is making his appearance at the festival - made possible by Delta Air Lines. Taste the sensation that has captivated the world! He will be serving 500 Ramen Burgers™ starting from 11:00 a.m.

Activities

Free children's kite workshop - 10am to 2pm (while supplies last).
Kids game corner (origami, face/hand painting, carp making, Japanese calligraphy head bands and other games) - 10am to 2pm
Introductory lessons on precision sport kite by world champion, Chieko Tagami
Edo Amezaiku (Candy Sculpture Artist) Shawn Ichiyanagi - 11am to 2pm
Hourly Raffle - win great prizes including toys from Mattel and gift certificates and products from Seal Beach's local businesses!