The Committee for Ethnic Affairs advises the Montgomery County, MD County Executive and County Council on public policy that relates to ethnic affairs; promotes maximum involvement of all ethnic groups in the County in government, business and community affairs.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Montgomery County Recreation Presents Japan Fair at BauerDrive Community Center

Montgomery County Recreation Presents Japan Fair at BauerDrive Community Center

Montgomery County Recreation and Sakura Educational Exchange USAwill co-host a student-presented “Japan Fair” on Saturday, March24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bauer Drive Community Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville.

The free annual event is presented by students from Yokohama Hayato High School in Yokohama, Japan who will demonstrate and teach various Japanese arts, games and customs. Adults and children will be able to observe an informal Japanese Tea Ceremony and listen to Japanese songs. There will be a martial arts demonstration, dancing and a performance of a Japanese play. Visitors will also learn how to create origami and calligraphy, play Japanese games and see Anime/Manga (Japanese cartoons).

For more information, call Alex Taylor at 240-777-6922.
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