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Hana no Machi Brings Japanese Cultural Activities to German Conventions
Hana no Machi is a group that organizes Japanese cultural activities at DoKomi, a convention in Germany.
Its founders started the project because they felt conventions offered little about Japanese traditions and wanted visitors to have a quiet place to relax.
The name means “city of flowers” and was not chosen specifically for its connection to geisha districts.
The group’s programme can include flower arranging, origami, koto music, acting and Japanese singing, with performances built around a yearly theme.
Its space uses Japanese-inspired decorations and floor cushions to offer a peaceful contrast to a large, noisy convention.
Hana no Machi first took part in DoKomi in 2021, when COVID-19 restrictions limited seating and the team had seven performers.
The group says its aim is to give visitors an introduction to Japanese culture through both activities and performances.
Hana no Machi organizes Japanese cultural activities in a dedicated space at German conventions.
The group aims to offer visitors a peaceful place to relax amid the noise of a convention.
Its programme combines traditional and modern Japanese culture, including ikebana, origami, koto, acting and singing.
The group first took part in DoKomi in 2021 with seven performers and under COVID-19 restrictions.
- Who
- Hana no Machi, a group that organizes Japanese cultural activities.
- What
- It creates a dedicated convention space featuring cultural performances and activities.
- When
- It first took part in DoKomi in 2021. The interview took place during the outlet’s last visit to DoKomi; the date is not stated.
- Where
- German conventions, including DoKomi.
- Why
- Its founders saw that conventions offered relatively little Japanese tradition and culture, and wanted to create a place where visitors could relax and experience it.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We want to create a cozy, feel-good atmosphere where visitors can relax both mind and body.
Each year, we come up with a central theme, such as geisha and maiko, modernity, or a story like the awakening of the sun goddess.
Hana no Machi simply whets your appetite for Japanese culture.
Hana no Machi took part in DoKomi for the first time with seven performers, while dealing with COVID-19 restrictions and reduced seating capacity.
Anime Corner published an interview with Hana no Machi team member Light.
- First DoKomi appearance
- 2021
- First-event performers
- 7
- Founders
- Ruby and Hikari
- Activities
- Ikebana, origami, koto, acting and Japanese singing
- Outlet
- Anime Corner
Sources
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