The Japanese Canadian Cultural Expo provides an opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds to engage in learning about Japanese culture and traditions. Participants can experience various cultural workshops and explore aspects of Japanese heritage.
Join us for part four of six series of our Japanese Canadian Cultural Expo:
Learn how to write Shodō — Japanese Calligraphy
In Japan, the art of writing characters with brush and ink is known as Shodō (literally meaning ‘the way of writing’). Learn to write fascinating Japanese characters with Yayoi Brandt, a Shodō practitioner and expert in Japanese calligraphy.
Sunday, November 17
Session 1: 1:30- 3:00 pm
Session 2: 3:15 – 4:45 pm
Bill and Helen Norrie Library
15 Poseidon Bay
FREE Admission (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Everyone from all backgrounds is welcome to attend. Registration is required due to limited space, and it will also help us prepare more effectively for the event. We look forward to continuing to build bridges and foster multiculturalism, strengthening relationships between diverse communities within Canadian society.
Session 1: 1:30- 3:00 pm
Session 2: 3:15 – 4:45 pm
Sponsored by:
We gratefully acknowledge support from the Community Fund of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Expo provides an opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds to engage in learning about Japanese culture and traditions. Participants can experience various cultural workshops and explore aspects of Japanese heritage.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Saturday, November 9
Learn the teachings of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism Sunday, November 10
Learn how to make Japanese Origami Saturday, November 16
Learn how to write Shodō Japanese Calligraphy Sunday, November 17
Learn how to write Haiku – Japanese Poetry Sunday, November 24
Learn the basics of the Shakuhachi Japanese Flute Saturday, November 30