Double Cultural Whammy with Haru Matsuri and Cosplay Party 3.0

by KT Leong

Update: Dear readers, kindly note that the Japanese Street Food Bazaar has been called off, but other food events like Wasabi Sushi Eating Contest etc will still go on.

Ipoh Parade will be bringing Japan to Ipoh all through the coming week, from March 14 to 19.

Get ready for the ultimate Japanese cultural experience at Haru Matsuri, where you can immerse yourself in the traditions and customs of Japan with exciting activities, sumo wrestling, arts and crafts workshops and more.

The closing weekend of Haru Matsuri will also feature the return of Cosplay Party 3.0 from March 18 to 19. Where visitors can enjoy the ultimate cosplay experience, including a cosplay competition with amazing prizes up for grabs. In addition, there will be doujin booths and cosplayer walkabout activities.

Click this link below for cosplay competition registration: https://forms.gle/XrJ2jSNLh6o9FvpM7

Meanwhile, check out the event line up for Haru Matsuri here:
Sumo Wrestling, 14-18 Mar, 12:00pm-6:00pm
Photo Booth, 14-19 Mar, 10:00am-10:00pm

18 Mar
– Arts & Crafts Workshops, 12:00pm-6:00pm
– Temaki Making Workshop, 12:30pm
– Wasabi Sushi Eating Contest, 1:00pm
– Spicy Ramen Challenge, 3:30pm
– Taiyaki Eating Challenge, 1:30pm & 4:00pm

19 Mar
– Arts & Crafts Workshops, 12:00pm-6:00pm
– Wasabi Sushi Eating Contest, 12:00pm
– Taiyaki Eating Challenge, 12:30pm

If you are interested to rent a booth for Haru Matsuri, do not hesitate to register at the link here: https://forms.gle/NcWTGBEWsUnY2oBs9