KIMONO DISCOVERY in Toronto WA!i WA!i JAPAN
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC), Creators’ Lounge Inc. and a kimono media KIMONO BIJIN (Tokyo, SaQrown japan Inc.) will host a culturally reinvigorating event.
====ABOUT====
『KIMONO DISCOVERY in Toronto ~WA!i WA!i JAPAN~』will be the first large-scale participatory event to familiarize the world with the wonders of kimono outside of Japan. The event will stage a number of impeccable cultural talents in Japanese dance and music, a cosplay and kimono fashion show. With the theme of “Wai-wai”(i.e. sound of excitement), there will also be several booths set up to participate and experience Japanese hairdo, kimono and many more.
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★TAKARABUNE
Japan’s first Awa-Odori professional troupe!.
A professional dance & entertainment troupe , 寳船TAKARABUNE will make their way to Canada for the first time to perform their world renowned “Awa-odori”; a traditional dance with 400 years of history. The talented group has brought waves of excitement and awed numerous countries as they touched the hearts of many: JAPAN EXPO Paris, New York City, Rome, Berlin, Kowloon, Taipei, and Sri Lanka to name a few. Light your heart on fire at this event and discover the passion of Japan’s young generation.
★KIMONO & COSPLAY FASHION SHOW
The stage will feature the vibrant color of Toronto’s finest fashionistas giving light to the visual beauty of a kimono and Japanese pop-culture.
★EVENT BOOTHS
Enjoy the run of cultural booths to slip on a real kimono, Japanese hairdo, food, sake and many more. This section will provide a variety of entertainment ranging from traditional to pop-cultural experience from Japan.
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『KIMONO DISCOVERY in Toronto』
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★Date: Sept. 10th, 2016 (Sat) 12:30PM – 6:00PM
★Venue
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) Kobayashi Hall
Address: 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5
https://goo.gl/maps/4ms9FKhp6ro
★Theme: WA!i WA!i JAPAN
★Special Guest(s)
寳船TAKARABUNE from Japan
Local Artists/Group [Nadeshiko, Toronto Kimono Club, Kawaii Bass]
★Tickets
◉ ADVANCE TICKET
Children (12 and under) FREE
Early Bird Special (limited) $7.00
General Admission $10.00
VIP ticket $50
◉ At the Door
Children (12 and under) FREE
JCCC Member $7.00
General Admission $15.00
VIP ticket $60
↓TICKETS PURCHASE↓
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kimono-discovery-in-toronto-wai-wai-japan-tickets-26976297833?ref=estw
＜＜SEE - HEAR - FEEL＞＞
・Kimono depicting the culture of Canada – by Imagine Oneworld
・Kimono Fashion Show – by Toronto Kimono Club
・Cosplay Fashion Show – by Kawaii Bass
・Awa-odori dance & Entertainment – by TAKARABUNE
・Dance & music performance of 4 seasons by Nadeshiko
＜＜ EXPERIENCE＞＞
・Kimono fitting & Japanese hairdo
・Japanese traditional food and sake
・Flower arrangement, tea ceremony, calligraphy – [planning]
＊＊＊Don't miss out on this amazing event!＊＊＊
★Sponsor
Air Canada
FUJIFILM Canada
http://www.fujifilm.ca/index.html
Imagine Oneworld Inc.
http://piow.chips.jp/piow/english/
Wasomi 和奏美
http://www.wasomi-dresskimono.com/
Tsujiri
★Support
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (&TOKYO)
Dentsu Public Relations inc.
★Food and Drink
Kado Enterprise / Japanese Sake
http://www.kadoenterprise.com/
Tsujiri / Japanese Green Tea
Yamato Japanese Restaurant / Sushi
Gushi Foods
Sakawa Coffee
https://www.facebook.com/sakawacoffee/
＼＼ABOUT “KIMONO DISCOVERY”／／
“KIMONO DISCOVERY” is a global event on Japanese traditional culture and a social movement to reinvigorate the practice, understanding and industries of a kimono. Dispatching the fashion’s appeal in a diverse and creative way, the event hopes to promote the understanding and interest of Japan to the world.
Kimono is a symbol of Japanese culture – an artistic fashion that proudly represents the nation’s traditional techniques and wisdom to the world. We will bring your attention to the origin of a Japanese mentality and the beauty of our traditional techniques that has been passed on for generations.
＼＼DISCOVERY／／
-of a new found opportunity through Kimono!
– in the traditional industry; paving the way of a new form of entertainment & service!
– of the world from Toronto. “Yours to Discover”!
