J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo

Zen Nippon Airinkai-Southern California’s 50th annual Koi Show will take place at the City Hall Complex, 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena, on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Our show is the longest-running show in the world outside of Japan,” organizers said. “We are also honored to be hosting ZNA America Western District show this year. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant vendor area featuring quality koi for sale along with a wide selection of pond supplies, equipment, and related goods. There will be entertainment, koi seminar, koi competition, and more.”

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, March 21

9 a.m.: Opening ceremonies — introductions and taiko

9:15 a.m.: Start of vendor sales

9:30 a.m.: Start of koi judging

5 p.m.: End of koi judging and vendor sales

6:30 p.m.: Kois of Scales social hour

Sunday, March 22

9 a.m.: Vendor sales

10 a.m.: Special presentations and show winners

11 a.m.: Judges’ walk-around and commentary

12 p.m.: End of show

For more information, email ZNASoCal@outlook.com or Igal Yazdi, Igalyazdi@gmail.com, or visit znasocal.org or Facebook.com/ZNASoCal.

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