Lincoln Japan Festival
Applicant: Blueprint: Film Foundation
Award: £500
Field: Culture
Support for: workshops
Project:
Lincoln Japan Festival is an annual celebration of Japanese Culture which takes place in venues and outdoor spaces across Lincoln City Centre. The festival engages people of all ages and backgrounds with a focus on the local community.
The event included cultural workshops for both young people and adults, theatre, live music, art exhibitions, a gaming event and film screenings. This year's festival which welcomed regular attendees as well as a large number of newcomers, provided audiences with an immersive experience of Japanese culture and arts, enabling them to learn more about Japan in a relaxed and friendly environment.
For more information on this event, see the Japan Festival website.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
A calligraphy workshop for students to learn more about writing Japanese characters, led by a specialist.
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Foyle Obon Festival 2022
The annual Foyle Obon Festival welcomed the Hannari Japanese Dance group and Japanese storyteller, Masako Carey to the lineup, engaging audience members of all ages.