Tours Botanical Garden Immerses Visitors in Japanese Culture This Weekend
TOURS,FRANCE – The Tours botanical garden is transforming into a vibrant hub of japanese culture this weekend,offering a full schedule of performances,demonstrations,and interactive experiences. From traditional Taiko drumming to captivating cosplay parades, the garden’s “Japan-inspired” spaces will host a diverse array of events appealing to all ages.
The immersive programming, running today and tomorrow, aims to celebrate the enduring friendship between Tours and its Japanese sister city, Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire. Visitors can explore martial arts demonstrations,guided meditation sessions,and lively J-Pop dance performances,alongside unique activities like Kamishibai storytelling for young children and cosplay photo opportunities.the event provides a unique opportunity for the local community to engage with Japanese arts and traditions, fostering cultural exchange and appreciation.
Event Highlights:
At the end of the large aisle:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Taiko drums – Friendship St Cyr Japan
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: cosplay parade
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Jodo presentation – Budo School
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Iaïdo demonstration – Iaïdo Académie de Touraine Iat37
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: J-Pop Dance Demonstration – Bimil Nation
4:30 pm: Taiko drums – Enishi group - Friendship St Cyr Japan
Garden of the two worlds:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Martial arts demonstration & initiation (judo, jujitsu, taïso) – Martial art of Touraine
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Guided meditation initiation – Zen Josen Dojo
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Aikido demonstration – Budo School
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: J-Pop dance initiation – Bimil Nation
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Iaïdo practice initiation – Iaïdo Académie de Touraine Iat37
3:30 pm: Martial arts demonstration & initiation (judo, jujitsu, taïso) - Martial art of Touraine
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Guided meditation initiation – Zen Josen Dojo
Japanese-inspired garden:
11:15 am & 11:45 am: Kamishibai readings (ages 3-6) – municipal library
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Presentation of the Japanese inspiration garden – Touraine horticulture company (Shot)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Cosplay shooting – Cos’Castle.
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