[Yokohama Multicultural Festival] African and South American Culture Experience Event "World Festival 2026" Held from May 2 to 5. Let's Go on a Journey to Enjoy the Five Senses with Parents and Children During Golden Week
Novigne Kikaku will hold the "World Festival 2026" at Sawatari Central Park in Yokohama from May 2 to 5, 2026. This international exchange festival features African culture workshops and global food, with partial proceeds supporting children.
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Novigne Kikaku (operated by NGO Africa Heritage Committee, Representative: Tony Justice) will hold the "World Festival 2026" for four days from May 2 (Saturday) to May 5 (Tuesday, Holiday), 2026, at Sawatari Central Park in Yokohama.
This event is an international exchange festival where you can experience the energetic cultures of Africa, South America, and Caribbean countries through your five senses. Full-scale workshops that parents and children can enjoy are abundant, including the traditional drum "Djembe" learned from professional players and direct-from-Tanzania "Tingatinga painting". In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be used for children's support in Japan and Africa, and local food pantry activities. Please come and visit this new outing spot for Golden Week, where multicultural coexistence and social contribution merge.
Official Website: http://africaheritage.jp/festival/
Let's fully enjoy African music, culture, and food in conjunction with TICAD9 (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) to be held in Yokohama in August 2025!
Name: World Festival 2026 ~International Exchange Food Fair~
Date & Time: May 2, 2026 (Sat) - May 5, 2026 (Tue) 11:00 - 19:00 (L.O. 18:30) *Until 18:30 on the final day (L.O. 18:00)
Location: Sawatari Central Park, 4-1 Sawatari, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Access: Closest station / Yokohama Station (11 min walk). Bus stops / City Disaster Prevention Center Front (2 min walk), Tsuruyamachi 3 (4 min walk)
FAQ
When and where will the World Festival 2026 be held?
It will be held from May 2, 2026 (Saturday) to May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, a holiday) at Sawayaka Central Park, which is an 11-minute walk from Yokohama Station.
What kind of experiences can we have?
You can enjoy authentic workshops such as the African traditional drum 'djembe' and 'Tingatinga painting', as well as gourmet food from around the world.
How will the revenue from this event be used?
Part of the revenue will be used for supporting children in Japan and Africa, and for food pantry activities (food assistance) in the local community.