In celebration of the Golden Week in Japanese Culture, the Embassy of Japan will launch a Cultural Display on May 3, 2010 at 10:00 am at the National Library. Kiyoshi Takeuchi, Counsellor of the Embassy, will make a presentation of Japanese books to Annette Wallace, executive director, NALIS.

The display, which will run from May 3 – 15, includes features on Origami (art of folding paper), Furoshiki (art of wrapping flexible cloth), Manga (Japanese comic drawing), the kimono (Japanese wear), Boys’ Festival, pagodas and temples, dolls and toys. Short documentary video presentations on Japanese culture can be viewed upon request at the Audio Visual Room of the Library from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on May 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2010.

In addition to this presentation, and the display, a Japanese Language and Culture Club will also be launched. The club meetings, conducted by the Port of Spain Adult Library, will be scheduled for the second and fourth Friday of each month from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

The establishment of the club is a collaborative venture between the Port of Spain Adult Library and the Japanese Embassy.  It is part of the Embassy’s ongoing mission to promote cordial relations between Japan and Trinidad and Tobago by enhancing one’s knowledge of Japan and the Japanese society.

ABOUT GOLDEN WEEK
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク Gōruden Wīku), also known as Ōgata renkyū (大型連休) or Ōgon shūkan (黄金週間), is a celebration of the Japanese holidays during the first week of May.

These holidays are:
Shōwa Day (昭和の日 Shōwa no hi): celebrated on April 29, this holiday commemorates the birthday of former Emperor Showa, who passed away in the year 1989.

Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日 Kenpō kinenbi): celebrated on May 3 this day commemorates the new post war constitution which was enacted in 1947.

Greenery Day (みどりの日 Midori no hi): celebrated on May 4 this day is dedicated to the environment and nature.

Children's Day (こどもの日 Kodomo no hi), also customarily known as Boys' Day (端午の節句 Tango no sekku) is celebrated on May 5. Families pray for the health and future success of their sons by hanging up carp streamers and displaying samurai armor, both symbolizing strength, power and success in life.

• Japanese Golden Week Display Flier

For more information please contact the Port of Spain Adult Library at 624-4466 Ext. 2118.