J- Cult Fest

(Japanese Cultural Festival)

Date:

· 26th of September, 2009.

Location:

· Budapesti Fasori Evangélikus Gimnázium (Lutheran High School of Budapest)

Planned programs:

Karate performance

Kendo performance

Aikido performance

Iaido performance

Taiko performance

Calligraphy teaching

Origami teaching

Ikebana exhibition

Kimono exhibition

Lectures about Japan

Sport Events for the younger generation

Dragon Dance (performance of the students of Babits Mihály High School)

Performance of the students of Lutheran High School of Budapest

Exhibition

Theme of the exhibition

We announced a Japanese themed drawing and fine arts competition between high schools, where Japanese language learning is available. We are expecting works in connection with Japanese customs and ceremonies. We expect self-made, preferably hand-made pieces that focus on Japanese traditional customs and ceremonies. In the case of group applications, we are displaying montage about a Japanese custom, item with pictures and a short text. The results for the competitions would be announced this day.

Likely visitors:

- school-aged children (from elementary to high school), college students and their families

- people studying the language

- people interested in Japan

Mangattack and Líra Publisher will provide manga magazines and books in connection with Japan.

Food and drinks: Takebayashi provides meals (obentos) at the event.

Ending program:

Violin-Piano concert

The Hungarian Music Academy’s Japanese violinist and a Hungarian pianist’s performance.