Come Enjoy Japanese Culture at the Daikin Festival this May!
The Daikin Festival returns to Decatur for the first time since 2019! This year the festival will have a new location at Point Mallard Park.
Daikin America’s Japanese celebration returns for the 26th year! Bringing with it a night of family-friendly fun and an incredible cultural experience for the city of Decatur. The Daikin Festival offers festivalgoers of all ages an opportunity to experience Japanese culture through live music, games, exhibits and Asian-inspired food. This awesome free event will be Friday, May 5, 2023, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Point Mallard Park in Decatur.
Bring Your Happi Coat!
This year the Daikin Festival will highlight favorite happenings from previous years plus new activities. Guests without a Happi coat will be able to receive one at the festival for free while supplies last. Everyone who already owns a Happi Coat is encouraged to wear his or hers to the festival and participate in the festival in traditional Japanese style
Try Traditional Japanese and Asian Cuisine!
Along with traditional festival food such as chicken fingers, barbeque sandwiches, pizza, ice cream and soft drinks, festivalgoers are treated to Cajun jambalaya and Japanese Yakisoba, a stir-fried mix of noodles, cabbage, carrots and beef. A new Japanese sweet treat that will be featured at this year's festival is Daifukumochi. Don't forget that all food and drinks are free of charge. So make sure to come out and try something new!
Enjoy incredible music performances!
A favorite year after year is the performance by the Daikin Taiko Drum Team. There will also be an exciting musical performance by the Natchez Trace Band along with traditional Japanese folk music, in which everyone is encouraged to participate.
Join in on all of the festivities!
The Daikin Festival will also have a kids’ zone with inflatables, face painting, and fun games with prizes. Make sure to register for some of the exciting door prizes that will be given away throughout the evening, with a grand prize given away at 8:45 p.m. To register for the door prizes guests will scan a QR code with their phone, enter their name and phone number and submit. QR codes will be placed throughout the festival area. Winners must be present to receive prizes so stay and enjoy the event until the end. You will want to hang out until the end of the evening because the festivities will conclude with an incredible PYRO SHOW fireworks display!
Festivalgoers also have the opportunity to learn more about Daikin America from various displays and exhibits. Other displays include information on the Daikin Homestay Program, a program where area students and teachers travel to Japan for a ten-day stay in the homes of Daikin employees.
For safety and security purposes, no bags, backpacks, large purses, wagons or strollers, or drones will be allowed at the event.
What is Daikin?
Daikin America is a leading global supplier of PTFE Molding and Fine Powders and Dispersions. Daikin also specializes in FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE, EFEP, Fluoroelastomers and Unidyne oil and water repellents. Daikin also is home of one of the largest solar power installations in Alabama. Daikin is committed to good corporate citizenship, providing new employment opportunities at its various sites.
