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Participants can enter by submitting hand drawn work on paper not to exceed 8-1/2” x 11” (no frames or mounted pieces).  All mediums are allowed – pencil, colored pencil, pen, etc.  All Manga entries should depict a Manga/Anime character and all Traditional Art entries should depict a “Matsuri” (Japanese festival) theme.  Each entry must have an official entry form, along with disclaimer form (parental signatures are required), taped to the back of the artwork to be accepted. 

Entries will be accepted at the Manga & Art Exhibit at the Festival during the Maui Matsuri festival between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.  Entries may also be submitted during the week of May 10th – 14th, at John Henry Photography, Inc.’s photo studio at 59A Kanoa Street in Wailuku (located in the former Hokama’s Music & Color TV building).  Studio hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Judging will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. at the festival.  Winners will be announced at the Exhibit Area at 4:00 pm during the festival.  For information on the contest, contact Lyndra Okamoto at 385-5554 or Gwen Henry at 250-9666 or download the information and forms from our website.

The Maui Matsuri is a two-day event featuring Japanese culture. The inaugural Family Movie Night featuring Lane Nishikawa's "Only the Brave," as well as an anime film to follow, will be held on Friday, May 14th in the Student Lounge in the University of Hawaii - Maui College's Pilina Building.   The event continues on Saturday, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the University of Hawaii - Maui College campus.  The Matsuri will feature taiko, performance by Frank Delima, traditional Japanese and Okinawan dancing, martial arts demonstrations, delicious Japanese and “local” foods, a fun Kids Zone with free craft activities, a visit by Kikaida, crafts, Cosplay (costume play) Contests, various contests, including an inaugural hanafuda competition, and an evening obon dance. Admission to the festival is free.

The Maui Matsuri, presented by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, is sponsored in large part by Hawaii Tourism Authority, County of Maui, IBEW Local Union 1186, Island Honda, Maui Taiko, and University of Hawaii - Maui College.

For more information on the Maui Matsuri, call the Matsuri Hotline at 283-9999.