Split has celebrated Japan Day with a presentation of traditional Japanese arts at the University Library, in cooperation with the University of Split and the Japanese Embassy in Croatia. The visitors had a rare opportunity to witness a live presentation of Japanese kimono dressing, the tea ceremony and the tasting of green tea, origami demonstration, ikebana exhibition, and to see firsthand how Japan has preserved the custom of wrapping objects in decorative scarves, reports Slobodna Dalmacija on September 28, 2015.
The guests from Japan were welcomed by rector of the University Šimun Anđelinović and Alen Soldo, vice-rector for science and international cooperation. “This is a continuation of presentations which we have organized this spring, when we presented a number of Asian countries to students and citizens. Next year, instead of one day, we will have at least seven days during which we will introduce these cultures to Croatia”, said Soldo and added that, based on his personal experience, he would describe the citizens of the Land of the Rising Sun as extremely accurate and precise.
Japanese Embassy delegation was led by ambassador Keiji Ide, who presented his country with the help of five artists. “Presentations of traditional Japanese customs are a part of the cultural events which celebrate autumn in several Croatian cities. We have come to Split together with several artists who are the masters of the skills concerning kimonos, ikebana, origami and the preparation of tea”, said Ide.
Although it looks very simple, kimono (meaning “a thing to wear”) must be correctly tailored since it is made only of rectangular pieces of fabric, explained Mari Chiha, a master of making kimonos. With kimonos, people wear “tabi” (Japanese socks) and traditional Japanese footwear (geta or zori). “This is a traditional garment that was once worn every day, but is now mainly used as a costume or as official clothing. It can be very expensive, depending on the material and images on the fabric. Also, you must know how to wear it”, explained Chiha.
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Split has celebrated the Japan Day with the presentation of traditional Japanese arts at the University Library, in cooperation with the University of Split and the Japanese Embassy in Croatia. The visitors had a rare opportunity to witness a live presentation of Japanese kimono dressing, the tea ceremony and the tasting of green tea, origami demonstration, ikebana exhibition, and to see firsthand how Japan has preserved the custom of wrapping objects in decorative scarves, reports Slobodna Dalmacija on September 28, 2015.
The guests from Japan were welcomed by rector of the University Šimun Anđelinović and Alen Soldo, vice-rector for science and international cooperation. “This is a continuation of presentations which we have organized this spring, when we presented a number of Asian countries to students and citizens. Next year, instead of one day, we will have at least seven days during which we will introduce these cultures to Croatia”, said Soldo and added that, based on his personal experience, he would describe the citizens of the Land of the Rising Sun as extremely accurate and precise.
Japanese Embassy delegation was led by ambassador Keiji Ide, who presented his country with the help of five artists. “Presentations of traditional Japanese customs are a part of the cultural events which celebrate autumn in several Croatian cities. We have come to Split together with several artists who are the masters of the skills concerning kimonos, ikebana, origami and the preparation of tea”, said Ide.
Although it looks very simple, kimono (meaning “a thing to wear”) must be correctly tailored since it is made only of rectangular pieces of fabric, explained Mari Chiha, a master of making kimonos. With kimonos, people wear “tabi” (Japanese socks) and traditional Japanese footwear (geta or zori). “This is a traditional garment that was once worn every day, but is now mainly used as a costume or as official clothing. It can be very expensive, depending on the material and images on the fabric. Also, you must know how to wear it”, explained Chiha.
