Community Engagement Programs
Program Overview
We promote Japanese cultural exchange by participating in community events held in and around the city of Kelowna.
Participated Events
- Asian Heritage Month
- Kelowna Art Gallery Family Sundays
- Westbank Multiculturalism Day
- Kelowna Folkfest
- Kelowna Kasugai Sister City Association Japan Earthquake Benefit Concert & Cultural Exchange
- Kelowna Buddhist Temple Obon Festival
- Stories Around The World
- Mid Autumn Festival
- Spring Lantern Festival
What We Can Provide
- Dance Performance by Sui Ryu Ren: Awa Dance and Japanese Instrumental Band
- Japanese Craft (Origami, etc.)
- Japanese Calligraphy
- Japanese Food / Snack
- Japanese Story Time
- Japanese Cultural Display
If you are an event organizer who would like to collaborate with us, please contact us.
Sponsors
Special Thanks To
News & Events
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KJLS is always looking for new members.
KJLSはメンバー随時募集中です。
