The Ainu Culture Festival 2011 Osaka hosted organized by the Foundation for Research and Promotion of Ainu Culture (FRPAC) will be held this Saturday, September 3rd. It will feature a keynote speech from the head of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido as well as various performances and displays of craftwork. The performers include Team Nikaop, a group of young Ainu from various regions sharing their different traditions, and Marewrew, the female vocal unit with great expertise in traditional Ainu upopo (songs).
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Ainu Culture Festival 2011 Osaka
Date: September 3 (Sat)
Time: 13:00-16:00 (OPEN 12:00 / START 13:00)
Venue: Matsushita IMP Hall, 1-3-7 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Program:
13:00 Opening
13:20 Keynote Speech
"The Path of the Ainu People -With a Focus on the Activities of the Ainu Association"
Tadashi Kato, Chairman, Ainu Association of Hokkaido
14:20 Intermission
14:30 Dance Performance
Niikap Ethnic Culture Preservation Society
14:50 Oral Tradition/Dance Performance
Team Nikaop
15:25 Music Performance
Marewrew
On display in the foyer 12:00-16:00:
* Embroidery by Keiko Takano (FRPAC-recognized Artisan)
* Wood Carving by Toru Kaizawa (FRPAC and Ainu Association recognized Artisan)
* Foundation-related Materials, Ainu Culture Panels, Ainu Craftwork
Organized by:
Foundation for Research and Promotion of Ainu Culture
TEL: 011-271-4171 / FAX: 011-271-4181
Supported by:
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Hokkaido Prefecture, Hokkaido Board of Education, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka City Board of Education, Ainu Association of Hokkaido
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