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Minbuza Japanese Folk Dance at Greenport Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate spring with culture, color, and community!
Join us for a vibrant afternoon of traditional Japanese folk dance, music, and hands-on fun at the Greenport Cherry Blossom Festival. The renowned Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY) brings their professional ensemble Minbuza to life with a costumed performance that honors Japan's rich cultural heritage.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 768 Main Street, Greenport
FREE & Open to All Ages
Event Schedule:
1:00 PM - Doors Open
1:30 PM - Live Costumed Performance by Minbuza
2:15 PM - Refreshments
2:30 PM - All-Ages Flower Hat Workshop
Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with the rhythms and rituals of Japanese tradition, from joyful festival dances to creative crafts.
About Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York
Founded in 1992, the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY) preserves and promotes Japan's rich folk dance traditions. These dances, rooted in everyday life, celebrate regional customs and cultural heritage.
JFDINY's two groups-Minbuza, a professional ensemble, and Hanagasa-Kai, an inclusive community troupe-perform at major events nationwide, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disney's Epcot, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cherry Blossom Festival. Their work has also been featured on Regis & Kelly and in Madonna's Nothing Really Matters music video.
Through performances and workshops, JFDINY keeps the spirit of Japanese folk dance alive for future generations.
CAST's Arts & Culture program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
