BY TONY IROGA
On July 11, the Embassy of Japan and JICA Solomon Islands will host a Japanese cultural event titled ‘Japan Festival Matsuri’.
Matsuri means ‘festival’ in Japanese and the event will showcase craft activities and entertainment that will reflect the culture of Japan.
The event is open to the public, and admission is free of charge, a statement by the embassy of Japan said.
Visitors will be able to experience Japanese culture through a variety of booths, including opportunities to try on traditional summer outfit ‘Yuakata’ and take part in craft activities, along with calligraphy and other traditional cultural activities, the statement said.
In addition, Kitano Mendana Hotel will feature a booth introducing Japanese festival food culture.
The programme will also include a performance stage, with opportunities for visitors to enjoy and participate in the traditional Japanese dance, ‘Bon Odori’, the embassy statement said.
The event will be held at the Futsal Court next to the Multipurpose Hall, in Chinatown, Honiara from 11am to 2pm.
All are warmly invited to attend and enjoy this cultural event, the embassy said.
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