Join in on a celebration of Japanese culture at Ithra next week
Performances, workshops, and more…
One of the most widely celebrated cultures in the Kingdom is the Japanese. Luckily for us, there’s always an event to celebrate the culture out here in the Kingdom, and now Ithra, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, will be joining in on the fun. Welcome to Ithra‘s Japan Cultural Days.
Happening from Thursday January 23 until Saturday February 8 at the centre, you can look forward to everything from workshops to live performances, film screenings, and so much more.
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The event will provide an immersive experience of contemporary and traditional Japanese culture. You can explore exhibitions showcasing Japanese culture, culinary experiences, language sessions, and so much more.
Live performances will continue throughout the festival and include Drum Tao, Susuki Shinko Nobuyuki performance, Wadaiko Sai performance, Kan Ze Ryyu Noh Theatre, Dentoubunka Miraijuku Kabuki, Nihan Buyo and Kumadori Makeup, Waonwagi Kendama Show, and Oni Kenbai dance.
There will also be several workshops happening throughout the event, including Kintsugi, sushi-making, paper-making, collage workshops, manga crafts, flower arranging, and Japanese calligraphy.
That’s not all though; there will also be some very fun activities, including a Japanese bazaar, Metaverse experience, a cultural quest, and frozen wonders. Film screenings include One Piece, Ghost Cat Anzu, Ponyo, The Island of Cats, and more. There will also be a kimono exhibition and a classic Japanese car show.
Bring the kids along for several children’s activities like checking out a children’s museum, seeing wooden dolls, heritage toys, and so much more.
Ithra’s Japan Cultural Days, Ithra, Thu Jan 23 to Sat Feb 8. Get your tickets here.