Parents, Staff and Students - Crandon for Coomera

JAPAN WEEK 2010 17 th - 24 th SEPTEMBER
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Japanese Cultural Performances Friday 17 th September 11:00am - 4:30pm
Displays and demonstrations of Japanese music including the Koto (Japanese harp), traditional
Japanese dance, Sumo and other martial arts demonstrations.
COST: Nil
Manga Workshop Saturday 18 th September
David Lovegrove, an accomplished manga artist will teach participants how to draw manga characters
and scenes, providing examples of how to improve your own work. One of the most popular events in
Japan Week 2010, this opportunity is not to be missed! Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Session 1: 10:30am - 12:00noon (12 - 18 years)
Session 2: 1:00pm - 2:30pm (18+ years)
COST: Nil
Japan Trivia Night Saturday 18 th September, from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
Presented by the Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association Queensland, these questions will
test your knowledge of Japan. Get a team together or come along and make friends!
COST: $10 per person plus drinks
RSVP: By 9 th September to Melissa Hughes at president@jetaa.org
Japanese Cultural Day Sunday 19 th September 11:00am - 3:30pm
Experience a day of Japanese culture set amongst the beautiful Japanese Gardens at Mount Coot-tha
Botanical Gardens. Guests will have the chance to experience traditional arts such as the tea ceremony,
calligraphy, flower arranging and traditional Japanese music.
COST: Nil
Mochi Making Sunday 19 th September 11:00am – 1:00pm
Come along and see how Mochi (Japanese rice cakes) are made. This energetic process of pounding
rice with a giant hammer is exciting and a little dangerous…
COST: Nil
“Japan Village” - Gold Coast Multicultural Festival
Sunday 19 th September 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Japanese Society of the Gold Coast will host a “Japan Village”, featuring Japanese dancing, the tea
ceremony, Japanese instruments, martial arts and Japanese food.
COST: Nil
Sumo Live Broadcast Wednesday 22 nd September 5:00 – 7:00pm
Hosted by the Australia Japan Society at The Plough Inn, South Bank, this is a rare chance to watch the
broadcast of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament live from Tokyo. It’s a great opportunity to make
new friends and cheer on your favourite Sumo!
COST: $20 for adults; $10 for students (includes finger food)
RSVP: By 17 th September to execsec@austjpnsoc.asn.au
Ikebana Demonstrations Thursday 23 rd September 11:00am – 12noon
This free display will feature live Ikebana (flower arranging) demonstrations. A delicate art form based
on harmony and balance, these displays are sure to impress.
COST: Nil
Pathways to a Japan Related Career Seminar Friday 24 th September, from 6:00pm
This is an opportunity to hear from professionals living in Brisbane and working in the Japanese sphere.
Guest speakers from various areas will speak on their study and career choices. This seminar is ideal
for university and high school students interested in or currently studying Japanese.
COST: Nil
“Zen to Kawaii: The Japanese Affect” Exhibition 13 th July - 19 th December
Curated by Vanessa Van Ooyen, this exhibition explores elements of Japanese aesthetics in recent
Australian art, architecture and design. It features new work by leading Australian artists such as
Ghostpatrol, Pip & Pop, Peter Callas and Hitesh Natalwala, as well as key works held in the QUT Art
Collection.
COST: Nil