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Japanese Girls' Festival Reimagined

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(Hinamatsuri)

Reimagining the Japanese traditional Girls' Festival through a contemporary, all-gender, multi-cultural lens.

March 21st & 22nd (Sat & Sun) 2026

Geelong West Neighbourhood House, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West VIC 3218

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About Hinamatsuri

Japanese Girls' Festival

Join us in transforming the Japanese Girls' Festival into a vibrant cultural exploration that welcomes people of all genders, including men, boys, and LGBTQIA+ communities!

Hinamatsuri (a.k.a. Girls' Day or Doll's Day) is a special celebration of Japanese culture honoring girls' happiness, health, and growth. Our "Hinamatsuri-Reimagined" Festival blends tradition with bold modernity, celebrating Japanese culture through the lens of contemporary gender equality, multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion.

While honouring the thousand-year-old tradition of celebrating grace and beauty, and praying for the safety and protection of women and girls, our version of Hinamatsuri also wishes to embrace the empowerment and independence of women and girls in Australia today. We create space for reflection around a central question:

"What does happiness mean for girls and women today?"

Timed near International Women's Day, our celebration sparks inter-generational dialogue, honouring the past while amplifying voices shaping the future.

We warmly invite men, boys, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all cultural backgrounds, especially those who are not Japanese, to join us. Meaningful cultural exchange happens when everyone shows up!

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Art & Craft Space

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Inclusive Festival Foods (Japanese & multicultural)

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Zen Culture & Mindfulness Workshops (Japanese & Multicultural)

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Festival Program

Full Program Details

View our complete festival schedule including performances, workshops, cultural activities, and more!

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場所

Venue

On Vibrant Pako Street

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Geelong West Neighbourhood House

89 Autumn St
Geelong West VIC 3218

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By Train

Geelong Station (15 min walk) - Regular services from Melbourne

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By Bus

Route 1 (12 mins) or Route 25 (18 mins) from Geelong Station

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Parking

Street parking available on Autumn St and nearby streets

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible venue with ramps and accessible facilities

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Get Involved

Help us create a memorable experience! We're looking for passionate volunteers to bring this celebration to life.

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Workshop FACILITATORS, Music & Art PERFORMERS, Guest Speakers

Lead workshops, perform music or art, or speak about Japanese culture, your own culture, equality and equity, diversity and inclusion, mindfulness and empowerment. Share your talents and passion with festival attendees.

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Food & Catering Providers

Offer festival food (Japanese, multicultural or traditional, all welcome).

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Social Media Influencers

Share the festival's beauty with your audience. Create content, stories, and posts that celebrate Japanese culture and community.

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Market STALL HOLDERS

Showcase and sell crafts, products, or artwork. Be part of our vibrant festival marketplace.

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Welcome Ambassadors

Greet guests, provide information, and ensure everyone feels welcome. Be the friendly face of our festival.

Why Volunteer?

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Make a Difference

Support women and girls empowerment initiatives

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Cultural Exchange

Learn about Japanese traditions firsthand

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Build Community

Connect with like-minded individuals

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