Join the Japan America Society of Rhode Island for the 38th Annual Black Ships Festival. A celebration of the friendship and culture between Japan and the United States and the trading treaty negotiated by Rhode Island’s Own Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN over 160 years ago. From Arts & Crafts, Taiko Drumming and Martial Arts there are a variety of activities for all ages and interests. Independence Park will become a Japanese American Village with arts crafts and martial arts.
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June 10th, 2022
- Opening Ceremonies- 10:00am, Rockwell Park, Bristol RI
- Sushi Sake Sail aboard the Aurora in Newport Harbor
- Free Taiko Drum Concert with Odaiko New England, Rockwell Park, Bristol, 6:30pm
June 11th, 2022
- Arts and Crafts Fair, Independence Park, 10:30am-3:30pm
- Black Ships Gala at Ochre Court, 6:30pm-10:30pm
June 12th, 2022
- Memorial Ceremony, Island Cemetery, Newport
- Sushi Sake Sail aboard the Aurora in Newport Harbor
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