Saturday 17th May 2014
The Forum, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1LP
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Japan Day 11am-3pm

Come and enjoy a taste of Japan at The Forum! There's something for all ages: have lunch at our Japanese street food cafe, be dressed in a real kimono and taste freshly whisked green tea before learning the secrets of origami. Our poet in residence will help you to write a Japanese haiku poem and there will be Japanese people on hand to help you learn to speak a bit of Japanese! There will also be a demonstration of beautiful Japanese embroidery, and dynamic martial arts. FREE ENTRY
FREE goodie bag for the first 50 people through the door on Japan Day!!!
FREE goodie bag for the first 50 people through the door on Japan Day!!!
Kimono World Performance 7pm

Be transported to the Land of the Rising Sun by Japanese performing group 'Kimono World'. You will be taken on a gentle tour through the seasons of Japan, with performances of music on the shakuhachi bamboo flute, shamisen guitar and koto harp. The show also features a performance of the Tea Ceremony by Japanese masters, and a special, traditional dance by troupe leader Emiko. There's also something special for martial arts enthusiasts, and a spectacular kimono catwalk show! There will also be a bar and Japan-themed raffle. Click here to buy tickets
Japan Day and Kimono World are organised by local business Japan Crafts www.japancrafts.co.uk
Japan Day and Kimono World are organised by local business Japan Crafts www.japancrafts.co.uk