Research Seminars @ Illinois

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Mochitsuki & Lunar New Year Event

Feb 9, 2026   1:00 - 3:00 pm  
Lucy Ellis Lounge, Literatures, Cultures, & Linguistics Building, 707 S. Matthews Ave., Urbana
Sponsor
Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies
Registration
Registration
Contact
Alex Chun
E-Mail
park387@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
CEAPS Events Calendar

The Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies will be hosting a traditional Mochitsuki event where participants will be able to watch how mochi is made using a mortar & mallet! University High School Japanese teacher, Hikaru Takeyama, along with a few of his students will be demonstrating and teaching about Mochitsuki! 

This event is open to anyone.  Please RSVP as spots are limited due to room capacity.
Register at the link above!

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