TL;DR
- Penang Yosakoi Parade is the biggest in Malaysia.
- There’s going to be Parade, carnival games, Open Picnic International Food, Cosplayers, Fun Run and more!
- UPDATED: In response to Coronavirus, the event has been postponed until further notices.
The weekends are great. It’s probably the only time we get to relax our minds and calm our souls. Be it spending a cozy evening at your favourite cafe or a casual shopping spree. But sometimes we just want some extra fun to boost our mood, don’t you agree? If you’re indeed seeking for some exciting event, we’ve got you covered because the biggest Yosakoi Parade is happening in Penang soon!
Penang Yosakoi Parade Is The Biggest In Malaysia
Yes, you haven’t read it wrong when we say this is the biggest Yosakoi event in Malaysia. Well, it could actually be the biggest Yosakoi street event in the whole of Southeast Asia! With up to 1000 parade participants and attracting more than 10,000 people every year, shall we take a look at what they have to offer this year?
Yosakoi, which literally means ‘Come at Night’ is a unique dance style that originates from Japan. It combines traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music and is performed in festivals all over the country. Needless to say, it is essentially the main highlight of the Penang Yosakoi Parade. So make sure to keep an eye on these lively dances that are performed by school and dance groups!
Moreover, there’s going to be more than 8 kinds of activities for you to participate in! Ready? Here’s the list of things you can do. Join their Olympic Parade, Japanese Carnival Games, Mizukake Mikoshi, Artisan Craft Bazaar, Charity Sales, Open Picnic International Food, Cosplayers and a Fun Run! It’s a long list, right? Well, that’s not to worry because you’ve got plenty of time until 11PM to enjoy these!
We Will Keep You Updated With The Dates And Stay Safe
Alright, we know that the surfacing of Coronavirus has been quite a topic in these few months. Above all, we definitely want everyone to stay safe. The organisers of Yosakoi Parade recommend visitors not to attend the event, if you have any symptoms of Coronavirus or if you have traveled and returned from China over the past 14 days. Otherwise, wait for our news to update you with the exact date!
Location: Esplanade, Georgetown, 10450 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Time: 4PM – 11PM
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Cover Photo: @penang_yosakoi_parade (Instagram)
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