Hello Japan - Kids Japanese Festival

Join us for “The 5th Kids Japanese Festival - Hello Japan ”, happening Friday 19 January 2024 during the school holiday at Ellen Melville Centre to explore the Japanese culture!

Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies such as Studio Ghibli's " Laputa; Castle in the Sky", "Kiki's Delivery Service and fun activities; Kids Taiko Workshop, Japanese Calligarphy Workshop, Origami Workshop, Kids Yukata (Casual Kimono) Dressing, Boucy Ball Scoop, UFO Catcher Crane Game, Japanese Traditional toys etc. Also you will enjoy an amaging collaborative performance; Taiko Drum and Japanese Calligraphy!

This is a free event offering children and families. We invite you to watch, laugh, create, and explore with us. Please visit Consulate-General of Japan website for more details.

Free Animation Screening Schedule (All films will be shown in English. / No booking required. On first come first served basis.)

11:00am: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989 / 103min / PG)
2:00pm : Laputa; Castle in the Sky (1986 / 125min / PG)

Presented by Ellen Melville Centre and Auckland Council and Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland and the Japan Foundation.