The OzAsia Festival kicked off to a great start with the Moon Lantern Festival on 3 October. The festival will be running through until 17 October with many great shows and events.

Please check out the OzAsia website for more information.

Video of JAFA's performance on the main stage and the origami and calligraphy workshop are available on JAFA's Facebook page.

JAFA was involved in the Moon Lantern Festival with the Ayako-mai folk dance group performing on the main stage and also with an origami and calligraphy workshop in the Santos marquee. Details can be found below.

Here are the details of JAFA's involvement:

Ayako-mai Folk Dance Stage Performance
Time: 16:41–16:51pm
Description: Group of dance performers in colorful costumes
Directed By: Munetaka Umehara

Origami and Calligraphy Workshop
Time: 15:00–17:30pm
Description: Display of various finished works, visitor’s personal name written in Japanese with brush and ink, plus come and try a session of origami and calligraphy
Instructed By: Emiko Mayer, Machiko Dunphy and Makiko Bache

More information on the Moon Lantern Festival and the OzAsia Festival can be found at www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ozasia/