Kanpai! is a fun and informative theatrical piece that celebrates the encounter between Asturian and Japanese culture through their traditional drinks: cider and sake, both recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The play explores how, despite the geographical distance, these traditions share deep values related to identity, ritual, and community.
The performance culminates with a cider pouring masterclass, allowing the audience to approach this Asturian tradition in a practical and festive way while discovering the cultural links between both peoples. Throughout the play, curiosities about drinking rituals, the types of rice used for sake, and the varieties of apples for cider are addressed.