Japan Room Lecture: The Colourful Festivals of Kyoto

Speaker: Pauline Chakmakjian

 

Most famous for being considered a sacred part of Japan, the old Imperial capital of Kyoto seasonally adds splashes of colour to the city by celebrating up to five hundred annual festivals in and around many of its historical and spiritual attractions. The majority of these festivals were traditionally rituals held to protect Kyoto. This lectures covers 1) the three, major matsuri held in the City of Kyoto each year, 2) some of the lesser-known festivals and their significance and 3) a few of the more unusual festivals held every year.

 

Please let us know if you would like to take an optional tour of the Freemason’s Hall at 5.15 for 5.30pm.

 

Pauline Chakmakjian is a Visit Kyoto Ambassador and a writer and speaker on Japanese and British Masonic history.

 

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Admission: Japan Society members: £9, Non-members: £15

Booking deadline: Friday 26 May
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To reserve your place, please call the Japan Society office on 020 3075 1996 or email events@japansociety.org.uk or submit the online booking form.