～Feel the World in Hamamatsu～
The Hamamatsu International Festival is one of the initiatives aimed at realizing the vision of Hamamatsu as a “city that creates new value and culture by embracing diversity,” as outlined in the Hamamatsu Intercultural City Vision.
Experience the world through performances by artists with roots in countries such as Brazil, India, Vietnam, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, and Indonesia, as well as delicious dishes!
This year’s festival features fun activities for the whole family, including a Mexican “Calavera” craft booth, an Indonesian cultural experience booth, and a stamp rally.
Come and spend a day in Hamamatsu feeling connected to the world!
※Information will be updated regularly.
World Stage 11:00～17:30
Enjoy vibrant songs, dances, and performances by 20 multicultural groups!!
Perfomance Program
| 11:00～ | Opening Ceremony |
| 11:30～ | Grupo Brasilidade（Brazil） GET-AHEAD （Japan） Grupo Yachay（Peru） |
| 12:30～ | Lápis de Cor（Brazil） Pan Dance（China） Escola Alegria de Saber（Brazil） |
| 13:30～ | Escola Alcance（Brazil） Hamamatsu Indonesia Friendship Association（Indonesia） JML Proud Filipino（Philippine） |
| 14:30～ | Hamamatsu Indian Community（India） NPO Hojin Filipino Nagkaisa（Philippines） Shizuoka Prefecture Vietnamese Association（Vietnam） HAMKA（Indonesia） |
| 15:30～ | Unknown（Philippines） ARSA NUSANTARA（Indonesia） Namaste Enshu Nepalese Association（Nepal） Akane & Mateus（Mexico） |
| 16:30～ | 3939 Band（Vietnam） Grand Finale – “We are the world” by Hamamatsu Citizens |
International Cuisine 10:00～18:00
Enjoy the stalls and food trucks.♪
India（Halal）
by Biry Box
Vietnam
by BANH MI NGON NGON
Brazil
by Combiniya
Turquish（Halal）
by SHAWARMA KEBAB
Activities Booth
Mexico
Have you heard of the Day of the Dead in Mexico?
Join us for a hands-on Calavera-making experience led by a Mexican artist!
Limited to the first 100 participants.
Indonesia
What is an Indonesian wedding like?
At this booth, you’ll discover and learn about Indonesian culture!
Pop-up Intercultural Center
October is the “Intercultural Month”. We will set up a temporary Intercultural Center at Hamamachi Plus on the west side of the venue.
“What is the Intercultural Center in the first place? What kind of activities do they do?”
We’ll answer all your questions! Feel free to stop by and take a look!
- Stamp Rally Goal
We are hosting a stamp rally at the venue!
Collect 5 stamps or signatures from different booths and bring them to the “Pop-up Intercultural Center” to receive a prize!