Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival

Next date: Sunday, 04 May 2025 | 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM

kodomo no hi festival 2025

Kodomo no Hi is Adelaide’s largest Japanese Festival, held annually since 1995.

The Festival is a celebration of the cultural and social links between the people of Japan and Australia. It is a great day for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy Japanese music, performances, craft, food, martial arts and much more.

Kodomo no Hi means ‘Children’s Day’ and is a Japanese national holiday which takes place on May 5 – the fifth day of the fifth month. It is a day set aside to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their

happiness. Families fly koinobori or carp streamers for each child in their house. In Japanese folklore, the carp is a symbol of determination and vigor, overcoming all obstacles to swim upstream. Samurai warrior figurines and samurai kabuto helmets are also displayed in homes to inspire strength and bravery.

Registration is NOT required to attend this event.

When

  • Sunday, 04 May 2025 | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Unley Town Hall Precinct, Oxford Terrace, Unley, 5061, View Map

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