Cultural Activities Popular in Japan

Keaton will be demonstrating how to make an origami frog. Origami originated from Japan and is still very popular in their culture. Origami goes way back to the Sung Dynasty. She chose origami because she was inspired by a 12-year-old girl named Sadako Sasaki. Sadako was diagnosed with leukemia and decided to make 1000 origami cranes to spread her peace and kindness. To make the origami frog, Keaton used one piece of copy paper.

Elena’s activity will be making Japanese paper lanterns. In Japan lanterns are used symbolize joy, celebration, good fortune, and they have role as protectors from evil. She chose to do this activity because the meaning behind the lanterns it caught her attention, and she really like how they celebrate joy and positivity. To make the paper lantern she used: one piece of construction paper, tape, scissors, and glue/stapler.

• Cornesha will be demonstrating how to make Japanese Cajun chicken. In Japan Cajun chicken is a very popular dish. She chose to make this dish because she believed it would taste really well and is very popular. For this dish Cornesha used Cajun breaded flour, dark meat leg and thigh, and bucket of ice water.