About this event
"Itami Madang," an international festival that is fun to watch and delicious to eat, will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Itami Sangenjimai Square. It is an open meeting space to deepen exchange and solidarity where foreign and Japanese residents recognize and respect each other's ethnic and cultural differences, building equal relationships while living together. On stage, songs and dances from various countries will be showcased, and at the food stalls, visitors can enjoy dishes from diverse countries and regions including Korea, Bangladesh, Okinawa, Greece, Italy, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India. Various activities for children are also prepared, such as international quizzes and games, coloring pages, origami, wooden toy crafting, world toys experience, kamishibai (picture-story show), a special bouncy dome, and a chima jeogori dress-up corner. Additionally, a changgo workshop will be held to try out traditional Korean instruments (for 3rd-grade elementary students to adults, free admission, application deadline October 10). Stage performances such as an opening parade, samulnori, Korean dance, modern dance, bands, Okinawan sanshin, and brass bands are scheduled. There are also panel exhibitions featuring the history of Itami Madang and human rights posters. It is an event where you can enjoyably connect with diverse cultures.
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Sangenjimai Square
2-9-29 Chuo, Itami, Hyogo 664-0851
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