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artspeak The Japan Foundation travelling Exhibition: “The Spirit of Budō” Dates: 12 April to 5 May 2019 Opening function Sat 13 April 10am to 3pm Exhibition open daily 9am to 4pm, Monday to Sunday Free admission into the exhibition Estuary Arts Centre is honoured to have been selected to showcase the Japanese travelling Exhibition, “The Spirit of Budō” The exhibition consists of two parts: 1. The first part includes a selection of reproductions and originals of historical weapons (such as bow and arrows, suits of armour and helmets) are on display, and the development and changes of Japanese martial arts from 8th Century to 19th Century are explained. Many of the ancient types of armour and weapons have not survived to present day or are too fragile to transport, that is why reproductions have been included in the display.
of people’s aesthetic awareness and creativity, and Japan’s social history and the Japanese way of thinking from a new angle.” The Japan Foundation, Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland. Running a parallel education programme comprising: •School Holiday programme for children aged 5 upwards, from 15 to 26 April •Bonsai workshop and demonstration •Ikebana demonstrations •Traditional tea ceremony •Calligraphy workshops for adult and children •Origami for all ages For a full list of classes visit the website on www.estuaryarts. org or pop into the Centre which is located 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway.
THE SPIRIT OF
BUDō THE HISTORY OF JAPAN’S MARTIAL ARTS
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214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
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2. The second part deals with the reorganisation of bujutsu to Budō in the 19th and 20th centuries and how the spirit of martial arts is still inherent in the daily life of Japanese people. Nine Budō associations are also introduced and the clothes and implements such as bamboo swords, protectors, bows and arrow which are used by players and students in present day can also be seen. “We hope that through this exhibition the viewers will become aware of not only the history of Japanese martial arts, but also
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12 APRIL – 5 MAY 2019 9AM-4PM I 7DAYS A WEEK I FREE ADMISSION
Exhibition Opening
Saturday 13th April 10am-3pm
Japanese Martial Arts Demonstrations I Taiko Drum & Tsugaru Shamisen Performance
CONTACT
Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland T:09-303-4106 E: pr@ac.mofa.go.jp www.auckland.nz.emb-japan.go.jp JapanConsAuckland
