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<p><font size="1">Japan comes to the heart of London this weekend
with two days of Matsuri - Japan in the Park, an action packed,
spectacular and free japanese Carnival in Hyde Park, offering something
for everyone.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">Witness the smashing of the sake barrels to kick
off Matsuri, and then relax in the grass area and savour this rare
opportunity to see these performances, all by artists from Japan;
the taiko drums of the Fugaku and Iwami Jindai Kagura; the classical/pop
music mix of D.F.O.; the traditional Okinawan/pop music mix of Rinken
Band. Be dazzled by the martial arts demonstrations.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">Yabusame is an ancient mounted archery tournament
performed as a sacred ceremony in the precincts of a Shinto shrine.
The beauty of horseback archers in action (14th century hunting
costumes) is captivating.<br>
Performances: 1:20pm and 4:15pm daily </font></p>
<p><font size="1">Experience the taste and smell of Japanese Matsuri
at the Village Stalls. Feel the intimate, small stage atmosphere
of the Village Stage. Performing are the all-British Kagemusha Taiko,
the Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamon Kagura dancers, the performers of
the banjo-like Tsugaru-Jamisen, and the traditional street performers
U-Stage. Also witness contemporary Japanese street fashion with
platform shoes and bleached blonde hair, or win prizes in the Super
Quiz while testing your knowledge of Japan and the UK!</font></p>
<p><font size="1">Housed within a large marquee will be seven hands-on
workshops demonstrating traditional Japanese arts and crafts. You
will have a chance to witness the art of Bonsai (container planting),
write your name in Japanese Calligraphy, try your hand at Ikebana
(flower arrangement), Origami (paper folding), or Papermaking, learn
some Shiatsu massage techniques, or join in a Tea Ceremony.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">Weaving their way through the busy crowds will be
the bearers of Suzaka Mikoshi (portable shrines) and the colourful
Awa Odori dancers. The more participants, the better the processions.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">Take part! The Folk Dance Stage will be the arena
for colourful displays of participatory Japanese folk dances - Awa
Odori (fools dance) and Bon Odori and hands-on taiko drumming workshops.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">Experts from both the UK and Japan will thrill the
audiences with their skills in Aikido, Kendo (fencing), Shorinji
Kempo and Kyudo (Japanese ceremonial archery). The Red Cross Sports
Arena will feature an exciting programme of sports competitions
as well as musical entertainment by two disabled groups, Heart &
Soul and Fugaku Taiko.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">There will be colourful walkabout performances by
Neil Farrelly - a clowning story teller in Yoroshiku-ne, and U-Stage
who will dress as traditional Japanese street musicians.</font></p>
<p><font size="1"><b>The days events commence at 10:00am and run until
20:00pm on both the Saturday and Sunday</b></font></p>
<p><font size="1">For more information on Japan 2001 visit the website:
<b> <a href="http://www.japan2001.org.uk/main.html">http://www.japan2001.org.uk/main.html</a></b></font>
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