💟 Nikkei Craft Fair returns this weekend

NNMCC E-NEWS | NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This Weekend 今週末

Nikkei Craft Fair 2022
日系センター・クラフトフェア

Sat & Sun, November 19-20 | 10AM - 5PM

Putting the 'craft' in Craft Fair — dozens of independent studio artists are gearing up to vend without end this weekend, November 19 & 20.

Door charge is $5 per day you attend and will gain you access to the entire Craft Fair. Free admission for ages 17 and under, seniors over 65, and NNMCC members.

Stay up to date with every vendor, food truck, activity, workshop, and more on our Craft Fair landing page, updated constantly!

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Temari Workshop
[TEMARI] ワークショップ

🧶 Make Japanese thread balls (temari) with TEMARIMO. Held in conjunction with the Nikkei Craft Fair.

日本に古くからあるおもちゃの一つで、親から子へ正月のお年玉として贈られていたものです。現代では家の装飾品として作られています。ワークショップでは片手に乗るくらいの大きさのクリスマスオーナメント作ります。一人ひとつ、実際に丸い玉を作り日本の伝統模様の「松葉かがり」を体験していただきます。

In this workshop, we will learn to make a palm-sized base for a Temari Ball and stitch together a traditional Japanese Pine Leaf pattern. Take it home and decorate your Christmas tree!

Attending this workshop grants free entrance to the Nikkei Craft Fair.

Tsumami Zaiku Workshop
つまみ細工ワークショップ

Learn the traditional Japanese artform of Tsumami Zaiku with Fumiko Horan. Held in conjunction with the Nikkei Craft Fair.

Expert craftswoman Fumiko Horan will teach you how to make palm-sized and elegant Christmas ornaments out of cloth and textiles.

Attending this workshop grants free entrance to the Nikkei Craft Fair. Can you think of someone who might be interested? Click below.

Nikkei Images 日系イメージ

Nikkei Images is a publication that focuses on the history of ethnic Japanese (or Nikkei) in Canada.

The latest edition tells stories of internment from Nanaimo, Vernon, New Denver, and Angler. Nikkei Images is available to read online now.

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Current Exhibits 展示

Washi 和紙: connecting cultures, countries, and generations
NAOKO MATSUBARA + ALEXA HATANAKA
07.16 2022 ~ 02.25.2023

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Museum Shop ショップ

New Book: Japanese Folktales for Language Learners

Learn about Japanese culture while improving your language skills.

Japanese Folktales for Language Learners presents 22 traditional stories in parallel Japanese and English versions on facing pages, with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning to intermediate learners. This book can be used as a language reader and will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about Japanese culture and folklore.

Stories include:

"The Candy-Buying Ghost" - A ghost mysteriously buys candy every night from a small village shop, until one night she reveals her true identity and her tragic story.
"The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom" - Regarded as one of the five greatest Japanese folktales, this touching story tells of a kind old man who uses his magical powers for good.
"The Abandoned Mother" - An elderly woman is abandoned at the top of a mountain by her own son, a reference to the old practice of senicide in Japan.

Order a book today and surprise someone you know who's been looking to learn Japanese – or treat yourself.

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Community コミュニティ

✂ Suki's 50th Anniversary Event

Presented by Suki's Salons

SUN-TUES, NOV 27-29 | 4 PM & 7:30 PM | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden

50 years since Suki Takagi moved to Vancouver in 1972 and opened her first salon on South Granville, her business has grown to include five salons across three cities, employing 150 staff. Determined to succeed, Suki overcame the prejudice of her time and eventually changed Vancouver's hair industry.

"Please join us in celebrating this monumental occasion with a glass of complimentary champagne, live music, and an interactive hair fashion show commemorating some of our favourite looks from the past 50 years."

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