47th Powell Street Festival

Powell Street Festival

Oppenheimer Park – August 5th & 6th 2023

Celebrate Japanese Canadian culture this BC Day long weekend with live music, Japanese festival food, martial arts demonstrations, and more! Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian area, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs, and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities. [from Powell Street Festival website]

Mikoshi Rakuichi

Mikoshi Rakuichi

Mikoshi Rakuichi

Mikoshi Rakuichi

Katari Taiko

Katari Taiko

Katari Taiko

Katari Taiko

Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team

Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team

Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team

Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team

Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team

Aza Nabuko

Aza Nabuko

Ten Ten

Sumo Tournament

Sumo Tournament

Non Sweet

Go Taiko

Go Taiko

All pictures taken with Fujifilm X-H1 and X-T2 with XF33mm and XF50-140mm lenses.