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!!!

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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

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