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Salt Lake JACL Calendar
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 25: Nihon Matsuri
April 25: Nihon Matsuri
Join Salt Lake JACL at this year's Nihon Matsuri (Japan Festival)! We will have an info booth next to the Japanese Church of Christ. Make a wish on our tanabata wishing tree, enter a raffle to win $25 gift card, and learn more about the JACL at our tri-chapter booth. Lots of amazing performances, tea ceremony, and cultural exhibits in the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and the Japanese Church of Christ.
When: Saturday, April 25th 10am-5pm
Where: 100 South (Japantown Street) between 200 W and 300 W (Google Maps)
Parking: There is limited street parking and paid parking in the Salt Palace Parking Garage (Google Maps)
April 25: National Day of Action
April 25: National Day of Action
Join Salt Lake JACL at the National Day of Action protesting the ICE Detention Center in Salt Lake City! Co-president, Kelly Asao, has been invited to speak about the history of Japanese American incarceration during WWII and the connections to ICE detention centers. We demand ICE out of Utah and no ICE detention facility in Salt Lake City.
Never Again Is Now! Stop Repeating History!
When: Saturday, April 25th from 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Governor's Mansion: 603 E S Temple Street (Google Maps)
May 24: Memorial Day Service
May 24: Memorial Day Service
Each year, Utah's JACL chapters host a Memorial Day Service held at the monument dedicated to the Japanese Americans whose lives were lost in battle during World War II in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Prayers and offerings will be given by the three local Japanese churches and Scout Troop 442 will perform the flag ceremony. All are welcome as we honor our veterans.
When: Sunday, May 24th at 8:30am
Where: Japanese Section of Salt Lake City Cemetery
975 East 11th Avenue, Salt Lake City UT
May 29: Defining Courage
May 29: Defining Courage
Defining Courage is an immersive, live multimedia stage show by Emmy-winning journalist David Ono, honoring the heroic but little-known story of the Nisei soldiers (Japanese Americans) who fought for the U.S. in segregated WWII units, showcasing their bravery against prejudice at home and enemies abroad through stunning visuals, music, and eyewitness accounts. The production features an entirely original score performed live by the RAISE Choir, Grammy Award-winning Daniel Ho, and Harold Payne, with music by Enzo De Roza and Sheridan Seyfried.
Get tickets at: https://definingcourageshow.com/
When: Friday, May 29th from 6:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)
Where: Mid Valley Performing Arts Center
2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville, UT 84129 (Google Maps)
Recent Events
Recent Events
Annual Events
Annual Events
Day of Remembrance (Feb 19)
Day of Remembrance (Feb 19)
The three JACL chapters in Utah take turns hosting Day of Remembrance, which commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 that ordered the forced removal and incarceration without due process of 125,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast of the United States many of whom were citizens.
Spring Peace Garden Clean Up (March)
Spring Peace Garden Clean Up (March)
Every Spring, the Salt Lake JACL organizes a Japanese Peace Garden cleanup at the International Peace Gardens at Jordan Park. Join us in keeping the garden looking beautiful and preserving it for generations to come! You will be rewarded with the Marumoto's tamago sandos (oishii)!
Nihon Matsuri / Japan Festival (April)
Nihon Matsuri / Japan Festival (April)
Nihon Matsuri or Japan Festival is a celebration of Japanese culture in Utah. Come for the amazing performances, educational exhibits, and the booths! The three JACL chapters run a booth where you can learn about Japanese American history, play carnival games, and will fun prizes!
Nikkei Senior Center Luncheon (April)
Nikkei Senior Center Luncheon (April)
In April, our chapter hosts the Nikkei Senior Center Luncheon where our volunteers prepare a chicken yakitori meal using the Marumoto's secret family recipe! The luncheon also features Japanese entertainment and it a wonderful time for our Nikkei seniors to build community.
Memorial Day (May)
Memorial Day (May)
The Utah chapters of JACL organize a memorial day service dedicated to the Japanese Americans whose lives were lost in battle during World War II. Prayers are given by the three local Japanese churches and Scout Troop 442 performs the flag ceremony. All are welcome to attend.
Living Traditions (May)
Living Traditions (May)
The Salt Lake JACL usually has a booth at Living Traditions so we can share the history of Japanese Americans in Utah and Japanese culture with the broader public. Swing by our booth for games and activities!
Utah Asian Festival (June)
Utah Asian Festival (June)
Our chapter has a nonprofit booth at the Utah Asian Festival! Stop by the booth to learn more about our programs and events that serve the AAPI community in Utah. The Utah Asian Festival attracts tens of thousands of attendees every year!
SLC Pride Festival (July)
SLC Pride Festival (July)
We are proud to have been a part of the community-led SLC Pride Festival since it's inaugural year in 2024. We look forward to this festival and sharing our love for the LGBTQIA+ community!
Tri-Chapter JACL Picnic (Aug)
Tri-Chapter JACL Picnic (Aug)
The three Utah chapters of JACL come together to organize a tri-chapter picnic in Jordan Park. One of the biggest highlights of the picnic is that we invite Japanese exchange students and their host families from our sister city, Matsumoto City!
Fall Peace Garden Cleanup (Oct)
Fall Peace Garden Cleanup (Oct)
Every Fall, we meet at the Japanese section of the International Peace Gardens to rake leaves and maintain the garden. Come meet new people and enjoy a lovely day out while engaging in some service to the community!
SLBT Holiday Boutique (Nov)
SLBT Holiday Boutique (Nov)
Wondering what to get your loved ones for the holidays? Come find us at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple's annual Holiday Boutique. Shop local and support the JA community. Try a free sample of the Marumoto's secret family yakitori sauce and buy a bottle (or two or three)!
Salt Lake JACL Annual Meeting (Dec)
Salt Lake JACL Annual Meeting (Dec)
At our annual meeting in December, Salt Lake JACL members gather to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next. This is also when we have elections for the board. All are welcome! Join us if you want to hear about what the chapter has been up to and to get more involved!
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