2012 / Children’s workshop for learning Japanese New Year festivities, Dec 27

Children's Oshogatsu Workshop at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

There is still room for a children’s workshop for learning about the symbols and festivities surrounding Oshogatsu or Japanese New Year on Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles.

A one-day workshop will begin at 10 am and run until 3 pm in Cultural Room at 5th floor of the JACCC building. Parents may drop off their children at 9:45 am.

This year’s program includes Mochi Tsuki (rice-cake pounding), taiko workshop, calligraphy workshop, tea ceremony and more.

For more information or to register, contact Wakana Kimura at (213) 628-2725 ext. 146 or visit www.jaccc.org.

For children ages 7 to 12.  Limited to 30 participants, reservations required. Tickets are $30 for general, $25 for the JACCC members.