What is EC?

About Earth Celebration

The rich natural splendor of Sado sets the stage for Earth Celebration, an international arts festival that seeks an alternative global culture through musical and cultural collaborations with artists from around the world. Just as the Northern-bound ships, or "Kitamaesen," once carried culture and traditions to and from Sado Island in days of old, EC has become such a venue for cultural and artistic exchange. Deemed a "floating treasure chest" of traditional culture, Sado's combination of rich history and air of mystique make it the perfect place for new discoveries. Each year the meetings made through music lead us further along the journey into a new age. Under the theme “Tataku” (to beat a rhythm), EC has been a place where human beings can connect with music and nature on a profound level for the past 22 years.