SAKURA ENGLY: The Japanese community and Embassy of Japan organised an event to celebrate Japanese New Year with traditional Japanese performances, drinks and food. Since 1873, the official Japanese New Year has been celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar, on January 1 of each year.
Photo by: Engly Tuy (Sakura) and Ms. Say Tola
Ambassador Hidehisa Horinouchi
Performance during the Japanese New Year event at the Embassy of Japan
Guests enjoy traditional Mochi rice flour cakes
Performance during the Japanese New Year event at the Embassy of Japan