NEW YORK, May 10 (News On Japan) –
The fifth annual “Japan Parade” was held in Manhattan on May ninth, drawing giant crowds as round 100 teams and roughly 2,700 individuals showcased Japanese tradition via martial arts performances, conventional dance, and cosplay.
The occasion additionally marked the primary look of the parade’s official mascot, Happi, designed by manga artist Acky Bright.
Sota Katada, Japan’s consul normal in New York, mentioned, “I hope this festival will continue to grow not only as an event for Japanese and Japanese Americans, but as a celebration for all New Yorkers.”
Geisha performers from Nagasaki, which was chosen by The New York Times as certainly one of its “52 Places to Go” this yr, additionally took half within the occasion to advertise tourism to the area amongst abroad guests.
According to the New York City Police Department, roughly 50,000 individuals attended the parade and the accompanying Japanese meals and tradition pageant held alongside the occasion.
Source: TBS