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We are going to be celebrating 100 years of the Japanese residing in Saskatchewan with a dinner, dances, taiko drumming, music, and more! We are so excited to share this special event with the members of our Regina community.
The third and final lunch will be a bit different than the previous lunches. Sushi will be brought from Mitsu cafe in Moose Jaw. 50 packages with 8 pieces of sushi will be ordered. There are two different types, 25 packages of each: 8 dynamite roll OR 8 California roll. It will be first come first serve until we are sold out. Price will be $6.50/package. Pick up will be at the University of Regina.
The RJCC members are invited to a second lunch at the Tipsy Samurai. RJCC members will receive 30% off their food bill.
New Years is a very special cultural event in Japan that symbolizes a fresh start with a new year. In January, we love to have a New Years event where we get together for a pot luck with entertainment, mochi pounding, children’s gifts, and other fun activities!
In August, we take part in this cultural event by visiting the graves of past Japanese and Japanese Canadians. We place a flower on Japanese graves on our list at two of the graveyards, and read an ‘Act of Remembrance’ for all the past members that have passed on. This is usually followed by a brunch. Children are welcome and usually help place the flowers.
An old tradition that started in the 1930’s has brought us to today where we get together in June or July and have hotdogs and hamburgers that are supplied by the club. Members are asked to bring a salad or a dessert, something to drink for themselves, and lawn chairs. We have a great time together, and there are games for the children, like Suikawari (watermelon smashing)!
This is an important cultural event for the celebration of the seniors in our club. In September, we sometimes will have a potluck, an afternoon tea, or a luncheon at a restaurant. Children are encouraged to speak with the seniors and to learn about this cultural event.
