Japanese Tradition: Kimono ~Lecture and Demonstration~ |
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 The Consulate General of Japan at Chicago and the Japan America Society of Chicago are hosting a special kimono event at the Japan Information Center on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 starting at 6:00 PM. At this event, two guest speakers will present on kimono. Kimiko Gunji, Associate Professor Emeritus and the former director of Japan House at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will speak about traditional kimono. Toshie Kasada (pictured below), a lecturer from the prestigious Hakubi Kyoto School, will showcase formal kimono and yukata (cotton kimono) for both sexes during the demonstration. A Q&A session will follow after the presentation.  The event is free, but due to limited space, reservations are required. If you wish to attend, please send your name, organization or company you work for, phone number, and e-mail address to jic@cg.mofa.go.jp no later than Friday, May 3, 2013. The presentation will be conducted in English. With the progression of time, Japanese traditional garments like kimono have gone through changes. Kimono are no longer worn as everyday attire, but there are opportunities to wear kimono for special events like weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, and graduations. More recently, it seems that many young people are interested in learning the intricacies involved in fashion and kimono. For example, learning the distinctions between what colors and designs are acceptable for what seasons is a mandatory component to understanding kimono refinement. Dressing oneself in kimono is a difficult task, but this event will give you a chance to learn more about kimono and will enhance your appreciation of Japanese culture.
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