MANILA (June 26) - The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and the
Japan Foundation, Manila in cooperation with various partner
organizations are co-presenting exciting cultural events to celebrate The
Philippines-Japan Friendship Month!
The Japanese Film Festival EIGASAI
July 4 to August 26
July 4 to August 26
EIGASAI’s 21st edition runs with fifteen full-feature films of diverse
genres selected for more than 100 screenings across five major cities
nationwide. This year’s film festival is set to be unique as it collaborates
with other Japan Foundation projects, and bringing three special guests from
Japan. Visit the official EIGASAI Facebook
page (@eigasaiPH) for the film lineup and screening and
talk schedules.
Silent Film Screening, with Filipino Benshi and Musical
Accompaniment
July 27 | Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City
For the first time in history, the Japan Foundation, Manila in
partnership with Ateneo de Naga University present the first-ever performance
by Filipino benshi (silent film narrator) accompanying
Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy: A Straightforward Boy. The
Filipino benshi’s captivating live interpretation of the Japanese silent
film will be backed also by a Filipino band from Naga composing original music
for the film.
Literature
Talks by Yoko Tawada
July 9 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 20th Floor Multi-purpose Room, De La Salle University (Taft Avenue)
Award-winning Japanese writer Yoko Tawada who writes in both Japanese and German, and has published several novels, poems, plays, and essays, such as "The Bridegroom Was a Dog" and "The Naked Eye." She has received numerous awards including the Akutagawa Prize, Kleist Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, and the Goethe Medal.
Admission is free. Priority is given who registered online (http://bit.ly/2JtDaj1). As long as seating is available, we welcome walk-in.
July 9 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 20th Floor Multi-purpose Room, De La Salle University (Taft Avenue)
Award-winning Japanese writer Yoko Tawada who writes in both Japanese and German, and has published several novels, poems, plays, and essays, such as "The Bridegroom Was a Dog" and "The Naked Eye." She has received numerous awards including the Akutagawa Prize, Kleist Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, and the Goethe Medal.
Admission is free. Priority is given who registered online (http://bit.ly/2JtDaj1). As long as seating is available, we welcome walk-in.
The
Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan's Martial Arts Exhibition
July to September (exact duration to be announced) | The National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila
This traveling exhibition presents originals and reproductions of historical weapons such as arrows, suits of armor, etc. as well as through materials and photo panels of popular sports and physical exercise such as Kendô, Judô and Sumô.
July to September (exact duration to be announced) | The National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila
This traveling exhibition presents originals and reproductions of historical weapons such as arrows, suits of armor, etc. as well as through materials and photo panels of popular sports and physical exercise such as Kendô, Judô and Sumô.
Travel Madness Expo 2018: "Visit Japan"
Booth
July 5 to 8 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will exhibit the "Visit Japan” Booth to introduce many attractions and travel deals to Japan. Participants can experience Japanese cultural activities, such as Origami (paper folding) and Shodo (calligraphy) at the Booth. General Admission is Php70.00. For senior, PWD, and students, it is Php50.00.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will exhibit the "Visit Japan” Booth to introduce many attractions and travel deals to Japan. Participants can experience Japanese cultural activities, such as Origami (paper folding) and Shodo (calligraphy) at the Booth. General Admission is Php70.00. For senior, PWD, and students, it is Php50.00.
Baguio Tanabata Festival 2018
July 7 to September 16 | Baguio
The Japanese Association in Northern Luzon (JANL) and Filipino-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon (Abong) will organize a series of events in Baguio, such as the Philippines-Japan Friendship Day ceremony and Cultural show, Japanese film screenings, Kumamoto tourism poster exhibition, Tanabata (Japanese star festival) decoration workshop, and shamisen (traditional Japanese musical instrument) performance. Admission is free.
July 7 to September 16 | Baguio
The Japanese Association in Northern Luzon (JANL) and Filipino-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon (Abong) will organize a series of events in Baguio, such as the Philippines-Japan Friendship Day ceremony and Cultural show, Japanese film screenings, Kumamoto tourism poster exhibition, Tanabata (Japanese star festival) decoration workshop, and shamisen (traditional Japanese musical instrument) performance. Admission is free.
Please note that event dates and details are
subject to change. Visit the Japan Foundation, Manila Facebook page (@jfmanila)
and http://www.jfmo.org.ph for updates.
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