Virtual Nihongo Chat + J-Culture: Ikebana

Language Center Event

Monday, September 28, 7 – 8:30 PM EDT   Calculate your local time  

PLEASE NOTE: This free event will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet).  Further instructions will be provided on the morning of the event. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET/UTC-04:00). このオンライン語学交換会は「Zoom」というアプリを使って施行されます。事前にスマホ、ダブレット、パソコンのいずれかにアプリのダウンロードをお願い致します。

Join Japanese-language students and native Japanese speakers at this informal virtual gathering to practice Japanese and English! Anyone with some Japanese and English language experience is welcome to attend. 日本人の方、英語を勉強中の方、ふるってご参加ください！日本に興味のある人たちや日本語を勉強中の人たちと楽しく会話をしましょう。

For 30 minutes during our September 28th meeting, special guest Yasuko Otsue will demonstrate ouchi ikebana design. Ikebana began as a religious offering at Buddhist altars, and has since evolved as an art form fit for the contemporary era. With ouchi ikebana お家 生け花, literally home ikebana, Otsue-sensei will show how you can make these designs with plants and containers found in your own home. 最初の30分間は大杖泰子先生による生け花を見学します。 「お家 生け花」という、身近な植物や家庭にある容器を使った生け花を披露いただきます。 生け花を見学した後で、グループに分かれて語学交換を行います。

Admission: This is a free event, with advance RSVP required.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] or (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. Further event details, including the Zoom link, will be sent the morning of the event.

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