Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
Origami, traditional games, calligraphy, traditional arts, and more: the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille is inviting you to enjoy Japanese culture and traditions with workshops, demonstrations, performances, and exhibits!
Introduction
At Japan Expo Sud, the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, helped by local associations and artists, is waiting for you on an area entirely dedicated to Japanese culture and traditions.
It’s an opportunity for the attendees to take part in workshops dedicated to origami, calligraphy, or the Japanese language, and attend folk shows, or exhibits showing the works of local Japanese artists, and the Consulate's collection.
Enter an area dedicated to traditional culture and arts, popular games, discovery and fun!
Program
On the area organized by the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, several booths are welcoming you:
- play the game of karuta - Click here for more information
- learn about daily life in Japan
- admire crafts kokeshi - Click here for more information
- try calligraphy - Click here for more information
- make all types of origami - Click here for more information
- discover local Japanese artists - Click here for more information
- support the victims of March 2011's earthquake
On the Sakura stage, attend traditional music performances: let yourself get carried away by the melodies of koto.
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