| On the 26th and 27th July, I had the
privilege of demonstrating Ikebana to visitors to the National Railway Museum's
Japan week. This was the third year the Museum has held this event celebrating
the gift of a Shinkansen (the train in the photo) from Japan. |
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I gave 4 demonstrations each day right next to Shinkansen.
We think about 200 people watched my demonstrations and I was delighted to see
some people came back several times. |
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In between Ikebana demonstrations I
displayed some arrangements nearby and had the opportunity to talk to many
people about Ikebana.
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| As always, people of all ages, both men and women were very
interested to learn more about Ikebana. |
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There were many other Japan related activities during the event.
The NRM description of the event sums it up perfectly...... |
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To find out more about
the Museum visit the
NRM website |
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"Celebrating the Museum's Bullet
Train, a whole week of activities with a Japanese theme. Activities
include Kite making, Origami, Calligraphy, dressing a Samurai, Kendo
demonstrations, model railways and Play Train."
(NRM Website) |
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I must say that the Museum is a
fascinating place.
Keith particularly enjoyed looking around the many exhibits, which include
dozens of real steam engines. I think he wanted a train set again! |
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