The Exhibition has been organized by the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the Japanese Language Teachers’ Association of Sri Lanka, and will feature Ikebana (floral arrangements), Bonsai (miniature tree planting) and Origami (paper folding) in the form of display and demonstrations. Moreover, a special tea ceremony will also be held.
The Exhibition will be open to the general public on 13th August 2016 from 12.00 noon to 6.00 p.m. and on 14th August from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00.p.m.
Admission to the Exhibition is free of charge. Demonstrations will be held as follows;
DEMONSTRATIONS
Tea Ceremony - 13th August 13:30 ~ 14:30
14th August 10.00 ~ 11.00
Bonsai - 14th August 13.00 ~ 14.00
Ikebana - 13th August 14:45 ~ 15:45
14th August 14:15 ~ 15:15
Origami - 13th August 16:00 ~ 17:00
14th August 15:30 ~ 16:30
The Exhibition is designed to display Japan’s culture and lifestyle and thereby to further enhance the friendly relations between the peoples of Japan and Sri Lanka.