Breaking bread at Emmarentia

Families gather to celebrate a special Japanese ceremony.

Bracha Chiger holds Maayan as Liora and Tzipora sit with them. Photo: Neo Phashe

Families gathered at Emmarentia Dam recently to celebrate the new year.

They were hosted at Kagami Biraki, by Seido Karate Johannesburg. This is a Japanese traditional ceremony to break ornamental mochi and eat it for good health and good fortune for the New Year.

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Bongi with Matilda Goeun. Photo: Neo Phashe

Tshepang, Amotle, Boitumelo and Pascal Gnagne. Photo: Neo Phashe

Though there was no breaking of ornamental mochi, there was a picnic where people sat together and enjoyed the food that was shared among them all.

Nation Mabunda with Elton, Ethan and Michele Hart. Photo: Neo Phashe

Hamzah Ebrahim and Nesan Naidoo. Photo: Neo Phashe

Kefiloe, Sedi and Kganya Sethusha. Photo: Neo Phashe

Here are some happy families that took part in this special day.

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