On Friday we celebrated Japanese Cultural Day through dress, activities and food. Our Prep to Year 4 students had the exciting opportunity to attend the live performance by Showko Showfukutei — a Japanese actor, comedian, ventriloquist, and Rakugo performer based in Melbourne.
Showko is known for blending traditional Japanese comic storytelling (Rakugo) with modern performance techniques such as ventriloquism and stand-up comedy. She also stars as Kimie in the upcoming feature film Saccharine. Her performance is interactive, educational, and age-appropriate, offering students a fun and engaging way to experience Japanese culture.
Our Year 5 and 6 students discovered the history of sushi and its origins in Japan. They learnt about the different types of sushi, from nigiri to maki and gained hands-on experience by learning how to make sushi under the guidance of experts.
This event aims to immerse the students in the rich culture of Japan and provide them with a practical understanding of the art of sushi making. It aligns with our curriculum to explore cultural diversity and culinary traditions.
As well as that, students splashed red and white through the school as they dressed up in the colours of the Japanese flag or in Japanese cultural garb. A big thank you to Hong Sensei for her amazing work in getting the day organised!