Bunkyo celebrates 4th Bunka Matsuri

Date: May 23, 2008 – May 25, 2008

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[inline:bunka_matsuri_leve.jpg=test] Joy and passion for Japanese culture come together in one big party. BUNKA MATSURI - The Japanese Culture Festival - will take place on May 23, 24 and 25 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), from 9 am to 5 pm, at the headquarters of Bunkyo (Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture and Social Assistance), located in the Liberdade neighborhood. In Japanese, BUNKA means culture, and MATSURI means party. The fourth edition of this fantastic Japanese culture festival will delight the public, showing the magic of Japan in its various cultural manifestations, such as music shows, dances, exhibitions and art workshops. The party promises attractions for visitors of all ages. Admission is free, and the event runs from 9 am to 5 pm, at the organization's headquarters (Rua São Joaquim, 381, Liberdade, near the São Joaquim subway station). Cultural attractions An intense cultural agenda is planned for the Bunka Matsuri, with martial arts demonstrations, cultural exhibition, free workshops on shodo (Japanese calligraphy with sumi ink), origami (folding), sumiê (painting with sumi ink), among other arts. An unmissable attraction of the event is the exhibition of GIANT ORIGAMIS, and also the TSUNAMI INVASION, with a collective exhibition of 36 artists, who will make artistic interventions of stickers, graffiti, illustrations, comics, installations, performances, photos, videos and poetry, in the Hall of the Great Auditorium between May 23, 24 and 25, from 9 am to 5 pm. For the younger crowd, the attraction is the show by Japanese J-rock singer MIYAVI, a partnership between Yamato, Japanese Music Entertainment Brasil JaME and the Bunkyo Youth Commission , which brings the renowned musician for an exclusive show on the weekend, on May 23 and 24, at 6 pm, with tickets available for Friday (23), costing R$100 (full price) and R$50 (half price). In addition, on Sunday, May 25, bands will liven up Galvão Bueno Street with the J-Music Festival - Street Edition, with a repertoire of Japanese pop music (J-Music). Guided tour The Historical Museum of Japanese Immigration in Brazil will have guided tours on Sunday, May 25, from 10:30 am to 5 pm, at a reduced price (R$3). In addition, the Japanese-Brazilian Art Museum will be holding an exhibition of works by leading Japanese-Brazilian artists from 9 am to 5 pm, also on Sunday. Admission to this art exhibition is free. A packed menu The Food Court is one of the highlights of the event, with stands offering typical Japanese dishes such as tempura, yakitori (chicken skewers), yakisoba, takoyaki (octopus dumplings), tai-yaki (fish-shaped dumplings filled with sweet azuki beans), Okinawa Soba, udon (broth with noodles), mochi (cooked rice dumplings), sanma (grilled fish), gyoza and sushi. Show Schedule - Large Auditorium (10 am to 4 pm) - Ryukyu Koku Matsuri Daiko (taiko) - Minyo (folk music) - Kembu (fan martial art) - Moriyama Dojo (martial art) - Karen Ito (show) - Mariko Nakahira (show) - Tangue Setsuko Taiko Dojo (taiko) - Joe Hirata (show) - Guekidan Aranami (theater) - Minyo (folk music) Tottori Kasa Odori (folk dance) ACAL - Suzume Odori and Yosakoi (folk dance) 4th Bunka Matsuri - The Festival of Japanese Culture 05/23 and 24 - show by singer MIYAVI 05/23, 24 and 25 - 9 am to 5 pm - TSUNAMI Invasion 05/25 - 9 am to 5 pm - Workshops, exhibitions and shows 05/25 - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm - Visit to the Local Museum: Bunkyo - Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture and Social Assistance Address: R. São Joaquim, 381, Liberdade (near the São Joaquim subway station) Free admission Information: (11) 3208-1755

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