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Black Ships Festival Opening Ceremonies

Rockwell Park Rockwell Park, Bristol

Colorful ceremonies to commemorate Rhode Island’s native son, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, and the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened trade between Japan and the United States. Wreath-laying…

Black Ships Festival – Sushi Sake Sail I

Goat Island Marina 5 Marina Plaza, Newport

Sail aboard one of the magnificent Tall Ships, the 101′ Schooner Aurora. View Newport harbor as you sip sake from Gekkeikan, and sample some great sushi. Space is limited to…

Black Ships Festival Taiko Drum Performance 

Rockwell Park Rockwell Park, Bristol

Odaiko New England, will dazzle you with their electrifying drums. The taiko is said to be the voice and spirit of the Japanese. The sound of the taiko has an…