World Music and Dance Festival

From around the globe, music, dance, visual arts,street performers, goods, gourmet and more.
Three co-located festivals. One stunning outdoor venue.
Amaze yourself by meeting new worlds!

ARTISTS

2025, 第018回

Saito Retsu, Atsuma

The Japanese art of kendama from a professional educator As you see in the photo, "Kendama Ken-chan" often sports a kendama around his neck. As both a kendama master and an educator, h...

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La Catrina Son System, Mexico

Spirits rise, cumbia plays, and life dances with joy https://youtu.be/E7KHIsOn_Do?si=ttZ0-lGKrRTluFmx https://linkbio.co/LaCatrinaSonSystem Blending ancestral tradition with urban e...

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3 Gaga Heads, Tokyo

Body tights ambassadors for a global laughter movement! https://www.3gagaheads.com Introducing The 3Gaga Heads, a renowned Japanese comedy group affiliated with the WAHAHA-HOMPO comedy c...

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The Mahotella Queens, South Africa

After 60 years, still the Indestructible Beat of Soweto! https://youtu.be/5pAvE2KL3Jw?si=VyUDaGZAJZ6gcPVY One of the most iconic names in South African music, the Mahotella Queens have...

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Polaris – Mongolia fiddle Player Miho, Chiba

Strings and percussion on a cosmic journey of sound https://youtu.be/MG4eWYlWIH0?si=P_34396yZYbYnNC2 https://miho-batokin.com Polaris is a musical duo featuring Miho, a batokin (hor...

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“Toozalii” Community Arts International Artists, UK

Bridging cultures with flags and artful fun Many festivals have flags. Not so many have flags that were drawn in pencil by audience members, taken to the other side of the world by artists,...

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Calling Artists!

WMDF is seeking performers of all kinds.
Bring your act to Hakodate’s global stage—
a celebration of connection, culture, and time.

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Annual deadline: Oct 20.

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