On Sunday 26th August I had a stall at a local festival in my neighborhood, the Ochiai Peace Festa. I met some nice families and talked to them about Music Together. The festival turned out to be similar to the program in many ways. There were lots of live music performances, there was dancing and waving scarves, with some really unusual instruments from around the world. There were many other stalls there selling handmade goods, even an old man who makes Kalimbas. They were great. I shall definitely buy one for my centre. Other events included a yukata fashion show, outdoor yoga class, and fabric dying workshops. A fun day, but very very hot!
My stall

Locally Handmade Kalimbas

Can you catch the somen noodles?

Children’s Storytime

The waving of scarves!

Yoga class

My poster child – 看板娘

Not sure what was more suprising, the man in the leotard or the didgeridoo?

My little helper

Vegan food from Cafe Raffa

Falafel – my favourite food in the world!

World music comes to Ochiai

Taking a break after the fashion show

Lots of handmade goods
