Setsubun - Bean-Throwing Party - Free for kids under 12years old.

Name: Setsubun - Bean-Throwing Party - Free for kids under 12years old.
Start: 2026-02-08T13:30:00-05:00
Location: East Tennessee History Center

Schedule

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

East Tennessee History Center | Knoxville, TN

🌸👹 Celebrate Setsubun no Hi with the Asian Culture Center of TN! 👹🌸
FREE for kids under 12 years old
Join us as we welcome the coming of spring with Setsubun (節分), a beloved Japanese tradition that marks the seasonal division and invites good fortune and new beginnings.
✨ What is Setsubun?
Setsubun is celebrated on the eve of spring (usually February 2, 3, or 4) to drive away evil spirits and welcome happiness for the new season.
🎉 Traditional activities include:
🫘 Mamemaki – throwing roasted soybeans while shouting
“Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!”
(Demons out! Fortune in!)
🍣 Eating Eho-maki (lucky sushi rolls) for health and prosperity
🫘 Eating soybeans equal to your age for purification and good luck
Let’s cleanse the past, celebrate Japanese culture, and start the season fresh together! 🌱
Perfect for families, friends, and anyone curious about Japanese traditions.
📍 Hosted by Asian Culture Center of Tennessee
Register
https://www.asianculturetn.org/programs/asian-outreach-event-registration/
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