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
Kelowna Buddhist Temple Obon
Hope you are enjoying your summer despite the heat! On Sunday, July 14th at 7:00 PM, the Kelowna Buddhist Temple will be hosting a Bon Odori event at 1089...
Canada Day Folk Fest – Yakitori & Karaage Sale!
How are you planning to celebrate Canada Day, everyone? We at the Kelowna Japanese Language Society will be selling yakitori and karaage at Prospera Place....
Westbank Multiculturalism Day 2024
There will be a Westside Multiculturalism Day on Saturday, June 29th. The location is Memorial Park. For more details, please refer to the poster below....
All Programs
KJLS is always looking for new members.
KJLSはメンバー随時募集中です。

