Japanese Art Festival on 21/22 August in London
Japanese Art Festival on 21/22 August in London
Japanese Art Festival is next weekend on Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd August 2010. The Event is at Conway Hall,25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1R 4RL and entry is £5
Above is a short video preview of the event and below is a rundown off all the features at this year event:
Kawaii Culture
Special guests 6%DOKIDOKI will be talking about the popularity of Kawaii Culture in Japan with the help of Akemi Solloway and guests.
Kimono Demonstration
The classic Japanese clothing gets a contemporary look as guest Yumi Yamamoto demonstrates the kimono with a modern twist. Meanwhile, Akemi Solloway will be explaining the style and wear of the traditional kimono.
Harajuku Fashion Show
A specially themed demonstration looking at the style from the legendary streets of Harajuku courtesy of 6%DOKIDOKI. Harajuku is a shopping area of Japan famed for its unique street fashion and this show gives you the opportunity to see why it’s so well-reknowned.
Manga Workshops
Illustrator and award winning comic artist Zarina Liew will be hosting some of the manga workshop sessions on a variety of topics.
J-Pop Party
A special evening party has been scheduled for the Saturday night of the Festival which will combine live performances and DJs to bring you a variety of J-Pop, Anime Themes, contemporary Chart tunes and more.
The event is being hosted by J-Pop Go, the long-running J-Pop club night promoters and takes place at a venue very close to Conway Hall. Please see our J-Pop Party page for all the details.
Lolita Fashion Show
Come and watch the different styles of a famous (and colourful) Japanese fashion called Lolita ranging from the darker more elegant Gothic Lolitas to the lighter and playful Sweet Lolitas. This fashion subculture was originally influenced by Victorian clothes as well as 18th century Rococo dresses. However it has evolved over the years and branched out to having many different sub genres. Lolita is very much popular in Japan, specifically in Harajuku a district in Tokyo where the streets are regularly adorned by beautifully dressed lolitas.
The fashion show will present ten different examples of styles in Lolita fashion: Sweet, Deco, Hime (Princess Lolita), Classic, Country, Gothic, Aristocrat, Kodona, Shiro and Guro.
Be prepared to be inspired by an assortment of elegant and playful ensembles, brought to you by the UK lolitas!
Japanese Food
The Japanese Art Festival always provides a taste of Japan courtesy of our Yatai stands. Enjoy a range of food and drink including takoyaki, okonomiyaki, sake and soba.
Traditional Japanese Music
Enjoy some classic Japanese musical treats including performances on the Shamisen courtesy of guests Rodrigo & Eriko Hanawa, Shinobue (Japanese flute) and also the ever-popular Taiko drums.
Martial Arts
The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School (MSMAS) will be providing a variety of martial arts demonstrations live on stage. MSMAS teaches a variety of disciplines including Judo, Traditional Aikido, Iaido and Kendo.
Cosplay
The Japanese Art Festival will have a wide range of Cosplay-themed events over the course of the weekend, including the Cosplay Masquerade. Please see our Cosplay page for more details.
Please note that events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Dealers at the Japanese Art Festival
Attendees of the Festival will be able to purchase a wide range of items including DVDs, Manga, Japanese food, toys, T-Shirts, clothing and much more. Some of the companies attending the Japanese Art Festival include:
* Genki Gear
* Kamika-Z
* Gundam Nation
* Voodoobaby
* Japan Centre
* United Publications
* Third Window Films
* Animetal
For More Details:
http://www.japaneseartfestival.com/
