The National Museum celebrates the long-awaited return of our favorite kaeru at the Ribbits & Rhythms: Kaeru's House of Hop. All Courtyard Kids and their family and friends are invited to a day of whimsical workshops, dynamic storytelling, and lively music and dance.
This year's festival's concert begins with a ceremony welcoming new Courtyard Kids at 4:00 p.m., followed by a concert showcasing youth performing arts ensembles. The event is free to the general public.
Activities
Whimsical Arts & Crafts Workshops
Inside the George & Sakaye Aratani Central Hall
Plethora of Percussion
Build and decorate a variety of percussion instruments that you can shake, beat, twist.
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Toddlers will play along as they explore their imagination and energy in a space built especially for them.
スケジュール
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Storytelling
A variety of stories featuring taiko and the Japanese American experience.
Inside the George & Sakaye Aratani Central Hall
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Concert on the Plaza
On the Plaza
A special ceremony welcoming the new names to the Children's Courtyard followed by a diverse selection of youth percussion ensembles.
4 PM - Dedication Ceremony
4:30 PM - Kitsune Taiko, Little Tokyo
5:00 PM - James A. Garfield HS Drumline
5:30 PM - Magic Wayne
6:15 PM - Kishin Sho Daiko, San Gabriel Valley Community Center