Japanese culture has certainly taken over the globe with the popularity of anime. And if you are someone who also wants to experience the beauty of this culture, then you will want to attend the upcoming Japan Cultural Days that’s happening at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Ithra. Here’s all about the upcoming event.
Japan Cultural Days Is Coming To Ithra
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Japan Cultural Days is coming to the town from January 23 till February 8. This is certainly an event that you will want to attend if you wish to experience the beauty of Japanese culture. Featuring everything from workshops to live performances and film screenings, this event is certainly something you wouldn’t want to miss.
What Can You Expect From The Event?
Coming to the live performances, you can expect Drum Tao, Suzuki Shinko Nobuyuki Performance, and Wadaiko Sai Performance, which will leave you in awe of the culture. It’s worth mentioning that the tickets for these shows are already up for grabs. While not all of them are paid, you will have to check online to see, which one is open and which one is paid.
Several workshops have also been planned for the event, which includes Kintsugi, sushi-making, collage workshops, flower-arranging, Japanese Calligraphy, and manga crafts. Just like the shows, the workshops are also in the options of paid and open. You can book a spot online! However, there’s even going to be a Japanese Bazaar, a cultural quest, and a Metaverse experience that will make it an overall fun-filled experience.
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Several Workshops & Screenings
As it happens, a Kimono Exhibition and a Classic Japanese Car show have also been planned for the event. While you are at it, you might even want to bring your kids along as there are several activities planned out for them as well. There will be a children’s museum where they can check out wooden dolls, heritage toys, and lots more that will grab their attention. Not only this, there are also film screenings happening, which include classics like One Piece: Stampede, Ghost Cat Anzu, and House Moving Castle.
If all of these details sound perfect to you, then make sure to drop by this upcoming event and while you’re at it, immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and experience the beauty of it.
Where: King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, Dammam
When: January 23 – February 8
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