The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of children nationwide each year. Once a child has been registered and accepted as an Angel, their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community, who purchase new clothing and toys. This year, Daikin participated in […]
Author: Stacy DeLoe
28 Years! Daikin United Way Charity Golf Tournament
Daikin America, Inc. hosted our 28th Annual Daikin United Way Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 28. Despite the rainy weather, one hundred and sixty golfers and thirty Daikin employee volunteers showed up to support the United Way of Morgan County. Every year, we pay all player fees for the […]
Daikin Supports Walking With Moms In Need
Daikin America employees in Orangeburg, NY generously supported Walking with Moms in Need, by hosting a “Baby Shower” to collect diapers, wipes, baby clothing, and other items of most urgent need. Walking with Moms in Need is a nation-wide initiative for organizations to provide resources for pregnant and parenting mothers […]
Be Happy in a Happi Coat at Daikin Festival 2024
When you come to Daikin Festival 2024 at Mallard Point on May 3 from 6:30 to 9pm, you may see that some festival-goers seem extra festive in their happi coats – traditional Japanese festival wear going back generations. Happi coats are shorter versions of the kimono, worn by both men […]
Shodo: The Way of Beautiful Writing
The Japanese word “shodo” is a very short word used to describe something very beautiful: flowing kanji characters raised to a high art form. Shodo is usually translated as “the way of artistic hand writing or beautiful writing” and you’ll have the chance to learn it at Daikin Festival 2024, […]
Yakitori is Japanese for Comfort Food!
We’re pretty enthusiastic about yakitori making an appearance at Daikin Festival 2024, May 3 from 6:30pm until 9pm. It may be the ultimate Japanese comfort food, although the word actually translates to “grilled chicken.” It can be found at street food stalls and home kitchens alike. Slow-cooked to perfection over […]
The Joys of Bon Odori: Dancing Together
The Daikin Festival returns to Point Mallard, May 3, 2024, from 6:30pm until 9pm. It’s a homegrown version of Bon Odori – Japanese summer festivals that have been celebrated for hundreds of years. As always, Daikin Festival is family-friendly, free of charge and even includes your food and drink. The […]
Thirty Years of Daikin Festival History
Once upon a time in Decatur, Alabama, a vibrant celebration of culture and unity called the Daikin Festival came to life. The festival, born out of the Grand Opening of the Daikin Plant, took place on May 8, 1994. Enthusiastic attendees gathered behind the warehouse in the paved area to […]