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\u201cOmatsuri\u201d is the Japanese term for a \u201ctraditional festival.\u201d Visitors to this festival on July 18-19, 2025, will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, featuring traditional music, dance, and song, as well as food, vendors, and more! Look forward to activities for the kids, galleries of local Japanese arts and crafts, and several food kiosks featuring traditional Japanese cuisine.<\/p>\n

Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”:<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> July 18 – 19, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> Friday, 5 – 9 PM, Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Max Bell Centre
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a01001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB
\nPhone:<\/strong>\u00a0403- 242-4143
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.calgaryjapanesefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cOmatsuri\u201d is the Japanese term for a \u201ctraditional festival.\u201d Visitors to this festival on July 18-19, 2025, will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, featuring traditional music, dance, and song, as well as food, vendors, and more! Look forward to activities for the kids, galleries of local Japanese arts and
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