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Date/Time
Jul 17, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015
9:30 am - 10:30 pm
Location
Newport Shipyard
1 Washington Street
Newport, RI
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Tags
Artistic, Educational-for-adults, For all ages, Outdoors
A festival of friendship between Newport and Japan that offers a variety of events emphasizing Japanese art and culture. In 1854 Japan began trading with the West and signified the beginning of Japanese-American relations. In 1984, Newport held its first annual Black Ships Festival. The Festival provides an opportunity to see, sample, and experience authentic Japanese arts, cuisine, performances, and traditions. See website for details.