May 21 2017 1:00pm–4:30pm
Queens Museum
New York City Building
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan for over one thousand years, is not only famous for its interesting places but also its cultural depth. Many temples and shrines can be found in Kyoto, more than in the other cities of Japan, as well as many preserved Japanese buildings, and more people who still wear Kimonos. While it is a modern city, Kyoto retains the flavor of ancient Japan. Kyoto Culture is a unique one-day cultural and art event with three sections: Calligraphy; Music Performance; and Kimono and Handicraft Display. This one day program will provide you a great experience of Japanese culture and traditions.
Ai Takaoka’s calligraphy performance has been presented in many shrines in Kyoto. Her traditional Japanese calligraphy action is an elegant and powerful performance of living brushwork.
Sensui Oikawa represents the 4th generation of a family of calligraphers. Also a skilled player of the Okoto, a traditional Japanese instrument, she was featured in a solo concert at NHK Hall National Theater.
Emi Kikuchi will present kimonos and discuss the finer points of kimono wearing and fashion.
Yael “Kat” Acher-Modiano will play shakuhachi-inspired music on the Western flute (The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese end-blown flute).
Organized by Luchia Meihua Lee and Tomoko Kawamura