Event Details
🎵 Experience the Power of Taiko Drumming!
Lethbridge Community Taiko Association Performance🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Main Gate Area, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Join us at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden for a dynamic and energetic Taiko drumming performance by the Lethbridge Community Taiko Association! This vibrant cultural experience will occur right at our main gate and is included with garden admission.
Let the rhythm move you as traditional Japanese drums echo through the garden grounds — a perfect blend of music, culture, and community.
🌸 No registration needed — just come, listen, and enjoy!
Organizer
Established in 1967 to commemorate Canada’s Centennial, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden stands as a tribute to the contributions of Japanese Canadians to Lethbridge, Alberta, and as a lasting symbol of international friendship. The name “Nikka Yuko” blends elements of both Japanese and English: Ni (from Nihon, meaning Japan), Ka (from Canada), and Yuko (meaning friendship), representing the deep connection between the two nations.
Opening Day and Hours
Opening day for 2025 is Thursday, May 8th.
The garden is open five (5) days a week:
- Monday: 10-6pm
- Tuesday/Wednesday CLOSED
- Thursday: 10-6 pm
- Fridays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Saturdays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Sunday: 10-6 pm
Daily Programming
- Daily Garden Tours at 11, 1 & 3 pm
- Thursday: Tea: 2 pm & 4 pm Pavilion/Ceremony (Program)
- Friday: Food Truck Fridays/Sumo/Anime/Wild Nights; Ceremonies 2pm & 4pm
- Saturday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)
- Sunday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)
- Monday: Meiso (Relaxation) Mondays
Performances and Presentations: 3:00 pm
Yukata Dressing:
Guests can wear Yukata around the Garden and community 5 days per week.
📅 Date & Time: 2025-10-05 12:00
📅 Ends: 2025-10-05 13:00
📍 Location:
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Event Details
🎵 Experience the Power of Taiko Drumming!
Lethbridge Community Taiko Association Performance🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Main Gate Area, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Join us at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden for a dynamic and energetic Taiko drumming performance by the Lethbridge Community Taiko Association! This vibrant cultural experience will occur right at our main gate and is included with garden admission.
Let the rhythm move you as traditional Japanese drums echo through the garden grounds — a perfect blend of music, culture, and community.
🌸 No registration needed — just come, listen, and enjoy!
📅 Date & Time: 2025-10-05 12:00
📅 Ends: 2025-10-05 13:00
📍 Location:
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Organizer
Established in 1967 to commemorate Canada’s Centennial, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden stands as a tribute to the contributions of Japanese Canadians to Lethbridge, Alberta, and as a lasting symbol of international friendship. The name “Nikka Yuko” blends elements of both Japanese and English: Ni (from Nihon, meaning Japan), Ka (from Canada), and Yuko (meaning friendship), representing the deep connection between the two nations.
Opening Day and Hours
Opening day for 2025 is Thursday, May 8th.
The garden is open five (5) days a week:
- Monday: 10-6pm
- Tuesday/Wednesday CLOSED
- Thursday: 10-6 pm
- Fridays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Saturdays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Sunday: 10-6 pm
Daily Programming
- Daily Garden Tours at 11, 1 & 3 pm
- Thursday: Tea: 2 pm & 4 pm Pavilion/Ceremony (Program)
- Friday: Food Truck Fridays/Sumo/Anime/Wild Nights; Ceremonies 2pm & 4pm
- Saturday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)
- Sunday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)
- Monday: Meiso (Relaxation) Mondays
Performances and Presentations: 3:00 pm
Yukata Dressing:
Guests can wear Yukata around the Garden and community 5 days per week.