Yataibayashi - Midtown Global Market Lunar New Year Festival - April 25, 2026

Yataibayashi Based on festival rhythms from Chichibu Prefecture of Japan, here is a modern stag version that truly belong in the "power drumming" category! In Japan, town drummer in this festival crouched in low wooden carts, and with fireworks in the background, played for three days and three nights in the village streets. Small, high pitches drums signaled directions for the carts. Sensei: M. Chao-Smith Performers: T. Harsha-Polinske E. Rathke G. Wallenfeldt Lunar New Year Celebration! Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Enjoy an afternoon filled with vibrant performances, cultural traditions, and community celebration! Performance Schedule: • 12:05 PM – Musician Anh Ha (Bamboo Xylophone) • 12:15 PM – North Star Lions (Lion Dance Performance) • 12:30 PM – Siengkane Lao Performance • 12:50 PM – TAM's Mighty Drumming Club • 1:00 PM – Viet Youth Storytellers Troupe • 1:20 PM – Tu Bi Tu (Dragon Dance) • 1:40 PM – Singer Kristy K. Le & Youth Performers • 2:00 PM – Storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc & Li Xi Ceremony • 2:20 PM – Dancing with Hoàng Anh Vietnamese Dance Group • 2:40 PM – Musician Anh Ha (Traditional Monochord Zither – Đàn Bầu) • 2:55 PM – Lunar New Year Greetings & Group Photo Bring your family and friends to experience music, dance, storytelling, and the joy of Lunar New Year traditions. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!