The 33rd Hirokawa Kasuri Festival will be held in Hirokawa Town, Fukuoka Prefecture

The 33rd Hirokawa Kasuri Festival will be held in Hirokawa Town, Fukuoka Prefecture ​
Hirokawa Town Chamber of Commerce Press Release: September 4, 2025 The 33rd Hirokawa Kasuri Festival will be held in Hirokawa Town, Fukuoka Prefecture. ～There are things you can only find in the place of origin. ～ Hirokawa Town, Yame District, Fukuoka Prefecture, will be holding the 33rd Hirokawa Kasuri Festival, an event where you can experience the charm of the traditional craft of Kurume Kasuri with all five senses. There will be plenty of events that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, such as workshop
experiences unique to the region, fashion shows, and stage
performances by local children.
[Event Overview] Date and time: Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, 2025, 9:00-16:00 *Postponed to September 27th (Sat) and 28th (Sun) in case of stormy weather Venue: Hirokawa Town Industrial Exhibition Hall (1164-6 Hiyoshi, Hirokawa Town) Organizer: Hirokawa Kasuri Festival Executive Committee (Hirokawa Town Tourism Association) Sponsored by: Hirokawa Town. For inquiries, please contact Hirokawa Aisai Market (0943-32-5555 / Closed Tuesdays) Hirokawa Town Chamber of Commerce (0943-32-0344 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 【Main Event Details】 1. Kasuri Alley: Exhibition and sales by local weavers (Kurume Kasuri Ikeda Kasuri Studio, Ai no Uta, and more) 2. Stage Events
・Kasurinpik…Participatory events such as a fabric wrapping competition and a knot-untying competition ・Fashion
Show…Presentation of works by students from Fukushima High School’s Life Design Department ・Japanese drum performance/cheerleading ・Kasuri Design Contest Award Ceremony 3. “Teku Teku Hirokawa” Workshop Experience: Indigo dyeing, weaving, button making, and more 4. Stamp Rally: Visit four locations in town and enter a prize draw 5. Fresh Market & Food Truck: Food and drink booths offering local flavors 6. Kasuri de Marche: Selling miscellaneous goods and accessories made with kasuri fabric 7. Ceramics Workshop: Cloisonné and Clay Coloring Experience Hirokawa Kids Art Exhibition: Local kindergarten children created pictures to express their gratitude to their grandparents. 1. 【What Makes This Event Special】 Hirokawa Town is a major producer of Kurume Kasuri. This festival, where you can experience the handiwork of artisans and experience local culture, is a rare opportunity to encounter the origins of craftsmanship. We look forward to welcoming visitors from the local area as well as those from outside the prefecture.
This event was sponsored by Hirokawa Town and was planned as a place to share the spirit of “the charm of handcrafts and human connections” with local residents. We would appreciate your cooperation in reporting and reporting.
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