It looks like the “Hikari no Tree Lighting Ceremony” will be held on Saturday, November 30, in “Umi no Machi” at Nishinomiya-hama.
(Information provided by Kagayaki No. 509 & Iroha @ Nishitsu SP, and Nishinau)
Here it is ↓
Hikari no Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024
When is it?
Thursday, November 30
12:00–18:00
Where is it?
Umi no Machi
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is Nishinomiya Marina Park City.
What’s happening?
- Symbol tree lighting
Countdown around 17:25, lighting at 17:30 - Food trucks
12:00–18:00
Delicious foods like yakisoba, crepes, fried chicken, and more will be available! (cash sales) - Festival stalls
14:00–17:00
Enjoy drinks, sweets, lottery games, and more (sold with food/drink tickets) - Ballet recital
Doors open 14:10 / Performance 14:30–15:45 - Calligraphy class exhibition
Works by the local Marine Calligraphy Class will be displayed in front of the front desk (exhibition period: November 30 for about one week). - Stage events
・Live performance by Hankyu Gakuen Wind Orchestra “Irupi Stars”
・Kobe College School of Music
Performance of Aimyon’s “Ai no Hana”
Chorus of “Furusato”
Festival stalls use a ticket system. Tickets will be sold at the Umi no Machi Building 1 front desk from 12:30 to 17:00.
More details are available on Nishinau’s page.
Finally
The city is already fully in the Christmas spirit, isn’t it? 🎄 This year marks the 27th Hikari no Tree Lighting Ceremony in Nishinomiya-hama. There will also be festival stalls and food trucks, so why not stop by? 😄
*Thank you to Kagayaki No. 509 & Iroha @ Nishitsu SP, and Nishinau for the information!!
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