The leaves are turning colour and the rain has returned - fall is here, and with it comes a local event aimed at celebrating all things autumn, with a cultural twist.
The Nikkei Centre Fall Harvest Festival has been running this week, capped off with a pair of events tonight and tomorrow for the public.
Tonight (Friday, Sept. 30) from 7 to 9 p.m., the centre is holding a kimono show, with a fashion show and entertainment.
Tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 1), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the centre will open its doors for an open house and fair, including baked goods, Japanese vegetables, Japanese foods, tsukemono and manju, as well as samples of the centre's weekly programs, guided tours, children's activities and demonstrations.
There will also be street vendors and performers. Admission is free.
Nikkei Place is located at 6688 Southoaks Cres. in Burnaby.
The centre's mandate is to promote a better understanding and appreciation for Japanese-Canadian culture and heritage, and awareness by all Canadians of the contributions of J apanese-Canadians, through public programs, services, publications and public use of facilities. The centre runs a variety of special events throughout the year, as well as programs and classes.
For more information, see www.nikkeiplace.org.
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