Tanabata Festival Announces Award-Winning Kazari

The 10th annual Los Angeles Tanabata Festival was held in Little Tokyo on Aug. 11 and 12, the first weekend of Nisei Week Japanese Festival, with an opening ceremony attended by local dignitaries on Aug. 10.

Modeled after the Tanabata Festival in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, the L.A. event features large, colorful kazari or decorations from Sendai as well as several made by members of the local community, with awards given in various categories. The People’s Choice Award winner is chosen by visitors to the festival.

published on August 21, 2018