The autumn moon has been regarded as the most beautiful by the Japanese, and as September arrives, celebrations are held all over the nation to show appreciation for a successful harvest. Join the next Japanese Calligraphy class with Azumi Uchitani to enjoy a meditation session and practice creating character Tsuki.
In this talk, we aim to introduce basic forms of Chinese ancient poetry. More importantly, let's explore how ancient Chinese express emotion and thoughts via selected poems. We will also explain how Chinese ancient poetry continues to shape and guild modern ways of life.
By examining the relationship between language and culture, this talk challenges the notion of 'free' and invites everyone to reflect on the social and cultural limitations and constraints which we grow up with.
This talk will bring you a small selection of words expressing human feelings in a very Japanese way. Get ready to connect to an intimate part of your own feelings. Words like yūgen, natsukashii, omotenashi, giri, akogare or wabi-sabi have subtle shades of meaning. We invite you to see what makes us human and to experience delicate states of mind.
Yasuragi is a concept or feeling of inner peace. However, it is also an attitude, a relation which a person can build with the outside world. Join the next Japanese calligraphy session with Azumi Uchitani to enjoy creating this beautiful kanji and find out more about the Yasuragi way of living.
Chinese poetry is poetry written, spoken, or chanted in the Chinese language. In Chinese culture, poetry has provided a format and a forum for both public and private expressions of deep emotion, offering an audience of peers, readers, and scholars insight into the inner life of Chinese writers across more than two millennia. Join this talk which aims to share Chinese life philosophy expressed through selected poems.
In this hour-long talk, we will take a look at two things: images as writing prompts and creative nonfiction as a literary technique in the craft of life writing. We will take a look at how one art form feeds into the other.
This talk uses a comparative analysis looking into Chinese and English proverbs. It aims to take you on a journey of exploring fun facts about proverbs used in both languages. It is suitable for any language lovers and anyone who's curious about Chinese language and culture.Â
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. We will finalise our spring season with the last calligraphy session and the character 茶 Cha (Tea).
In May, we have the Boys day, Tango not Sekku to celebrate the growth of the sons of the family. Tango not Sekku is also known as Ayame no hi (Iris festival).
