Japanese cultural heritage is undoubtedly very rich & sophisticated. Throughout the Japanese history, the people of this island related food & cultural events into a “Shoku Bunka”.

attempts in a very innovative way to bring “Shoku Bunka” to your place and offer to your guests a wonderful journey to Japan. You can enrich your catering services by choosing among several cultural events:

Kagami Wari: Kagami wari or else cask breaking ceremony, is a Japanese tradition in which the circular lid of a sake cask is broken with a wooden mallet to celebrate the beginning of an event.

Origami: Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The word Ori comes from the verb oru, which means to fold and Gami comes from the word kami, which means “paper”. An artist can create for you & your guests wonderful origami designs offered as a gift or he can teach this wonderful art.

Ikebana: Ikebana is the art of flower arrangement. It represents the earth, the sky and the moon based on a strict aesthetic ideals and the ultimate harmony of all nature. An Ikebana teacher can create original pieces (i.e. a small forest, a landscape) demonstrating the art or teach the techniques and philosophy of this traditional way of arranging flowers and natural elements.

Dance: Dance has been an integral part of Japanese culture for thousands of years. Still enjoyed at many festivals and parades and remain an important form of expression in Kabuki and Noh theatre. A group of people can perform a Japanese traditional dance or a new Japanese chorography for your guests.

Music & Taiko drums: The history of music in Japan has been to take in foreign musical styles & instruments and interpret them in a uniquely Japanese way. Their main instruments are: the shamisen – a 3 stringed banjo like instrument which comes in different shapes, the koto – a 13 stringed harp like instrument usually accompanies the shamisen, the shakuhachi – a bamboo flute about 20’’ in length and the biwa – a guitar type instrument with four strings. Taiko drums were created as a form of communication between villages or for battlefields. They are big in shape and impressive in sound. A taiko group, which consists of two or more people, can perform in front of your guests and let everyone speak of a unique experience.

Tea Ceremony: Tea ceremony is a ritualised way of preparing and drinking tea. Sen-no-Rikyou is the master and founder of this ceremony, which was actually inspired by the Zen ideals of aestheticism, peace, harmony and discipline. Today, tea ceremony is still a popular past-time and for many it is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of busy modern-day life.

Kimono Show: Kimono is a traditional outware with a 14 centuries history. It was China that introduced this elaborate outer garment to Japan and a distinctly Japanese style of dress emerged. This long trailing robes were tied with a simple sash and had open ended elongated sleeves. It was the dressing of the court nobles and in ceremonial occasions they used to wear multiple layers as much as to 20 at a time. A show of girls wearing kimonos would be surely impressive to your guests.

Bonsai: Bonsai is the art of cultivating miniature trees. Bonsai are grown in small ceramic pots and through carefull and systematic pruning, root trimming, transplanting, watering and fertilization are cultivated to become works of art in their own right. Bonsai trees can live to be hundreds of years old and it is not uncommon for a family to pass on a bonsai tree from generation to generation. Much of the enjoyument of bonsai comes from knowing how to grow and care of these trees and how to create a bonsai. A bonsai expert can teach you all these techniques. Also, you can set an order for a special decoration with bonsai.

Ink painting: Sumi-e, literally “ink picture” is a monochromatic style of painting in which a simple brush is used with black ink to paint on a white rice paper. The traditional subject matter of sumi-e paintings is landscapes, objects from nature, such as bamboo, flowers and leaves, sometimes animals and people. Woodblock prints Hanga or woodblock prints came to be known as ukiyo-e or floating world pictures and scenes. In the beginning this kind of art was rejected by the upper classes, because it was considered too plebeian. Later on, French collectors appreciated the art of Hanga and recognition was gained. Calligraphy Shodoh or Calligraphy is the art of beautifull handwriting. Japanese Calligraphy embodies essential elements that constitute all art forms: creativity, balance, rhythm and grace. Mastering Shodoh has always been and still is considered an integral part of a geisha’s training, as well as fpr young women in preparation for marriage. A teacher can show to your guests these three wonderful arts.

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