Taiko Drums and Samurai Sword Demos at the Waterfront
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FestivalCiutat Vella216 families interested
Where
Ciutat Vella, Moll de la Fusta
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
Drop-in, stay as long as kids last
Music
Traditional Japanese taiko drums, shamisen, live performances
Food
Japanese festival food stalls on site; typical dishes and snacks available
Workshops
Children's crafts, toys, calligraphy, origami, and taiko drum lessons
What you need to know
- Hands-on workshops let kids try calligraphy, origami, and taiko drums, not just watch from sidelines.
- Food stalls on-site mean no need to pack lunch or leave early for meals.
- Tenth edition means the schedule, crowd flow, and logistics are likely battle-tested by organizers.
About
MATSURI is the 10th edition of a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring Bon Odori dance demonstrations, live Taiko drum performances, Japanese painting, martial arts displays from Katanayaichi and Barcelona Taiko, craft workshops for children, origami and calligraphy sessions, and food stalls serving typical Japanese festival dishes. The program runs across two days with performances from Japanese artists and local groups.
Where it is
Moll de la Fusta
Moll de la Fusta, Barcelona 08002