Kodomo no Hi is Adelaide’s largest Japanese Festival, held annually since 1995. The Festival is a celebration of the cultural and social links between the people of Japan and Australia. It is a great day for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy Japanese music, performances, craft, food, martial arts and much more.
Kodomo no Hi means ‘Children’s Day’ and is a Japanese national holiday which takes place on May 5 – the fifth day of the fifth month. It is a day set aside to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Families fly koinobori or carp streamers for each child in their house. In Japanese folklore, the carp is a symbol of determination and vigor, overcoming all obstacles to swim upstream. Samurai warrior figurines and samurai kabuto helmets are also displayed in homes to inspire strength and bravery.
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival will be held on Sunday 5 May 2024 at Thebarton Community Centre, Torrensville.
Corner South Rd and, Ashwin Parade, Torrensville SA 5031
Price
$5 per person $10 for family
(2 adults, 2 children)
Tickets only sold at the gate, not online.
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Get Involved
Volunteers
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival is made possible through the help of volunteers.
Volunteering is a great way to learn some new skills, gain experience and make friends.
Tasks we need help with include:
Cooking
Helping with activities and stalls
Welcoming visitors
Supervising carpark, etc.
Setting up and cleaning up the festival
Volunteers should be available 8.30 am – 5 pm on the day of the Festival. We also need some volunteers to work on the Saturday afternoon before the festival to assist with preparations.
Why Volunteer?
Rich and rewarding
Experience and an opportunity to make new friends.
Valuable opportunity to gain experience and references
Want to take on a role of greater responsibility? Want to gain management experience? Want to help run the festival, but don’t have time to commit to joining the festival subcommittee? We need volunteer managers to be our eyes and ears on the day of the festival.
We are looking for volunteer managers who
Preferably have experience volunteering or at least attending the festival, or have experience in a managerial role at a similar festival;
Can use initiative when required, think on their feet, keep calm under pressure and problem solve effectively;
Can commit to a) one meeting with JAFA one month before the festival; b) one volunteer meeting two weeks before the festival; c) working on the day of the festival and if possible; d) helping set up on the Saturday before the festival.
We are looking to fill the following volunteer manager positions:
We are looking for Arts and crafts vending stallholders that are friendly, respectful and honest, and can demonstrate the values of JAFA through Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival. We appreciate the ongoing support of many participants over the years and we hope to build a strong and lasting relationship with all stallholders.
We are looking for Food vending stallholders that are friendly, respectful and honest, and can demonstrate the values of JAFA through Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival. We appreciate the ongoing support of many participants over the years and we hope to build a strong and lasting relationship with all stallholders.
We are looking for business display stallholders that are friendly, respectful and honest, and can demonstrate the values of JAFA through Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival. We appreciate the ongoing support of many participants over the years and we hope to build a strong and lasting relationship with all stallholders.