Sakae no Kuni Matsuri (Saga Summer Festival)
Come learn the traditional Sakae no Kuni festival dance and then dance through the streets of Saga! It’s a great chance to meet the people of Saga and enjoy a summer evening!
The festival runs Saturday and Sunday. Here is a schedule of events (in Japanese).
The dance that we are involved in takes place on Sunday, August 3, 2008.
Place: I-Square building, 4th floor. It’s just south of Saga Station.
Times: 4:00 or so: arrive and get dressed
5:00 pm: practice begins
6:30 pm: dancing in the streets begins.
Contact the Saga City International Relations Association to reserve your spot!
tel. 0952-29-0322
email: 
Even if you don’t take part in the dancing, there is plenty to do at the festival. In past years, they’ve had bands and dance troupes (traditional and modern), ice sculptures, fireworks, and of course lots and LOTs of yummy festival food!