It’s been a while.
Archive for March, 2009
Elegance comes in small packages
22
Mar
Yesterday I went to EJCA’s Hinamatsuri event with my friend Samie. It was my first time seeing a hina-ningyo and I find them very, very elegant. I’ve learned why Hinamatsuri was celebrated and heard personal stories about breaking dolls and such.
I find it odd to know that these fragile dolls are used to celebrate Girls’ day as kids tend to run around and make these dolls vulnerable, but I still find the celebration very interesting. Read the rest of this entry »
The language of the soul
13
Mar
Tuesday and Wednesday were pretty cool because I was able to listen to the music of Pro Musica Nipponia. My university’s their last stop for their Alberta tour, and it was really enjoyable watching them play and hear the music. I might be studying Japanese Studies, but this is the first time that I’ve heard traditional Japanese Music, first hand (aside from hearing the taiko before, of course).
It’s really amazing to know how different kinds of music can evoke different kinds of emotions and it’s even more interesting how certain emotions can be brought up by music created from different cultures. Being part of the Global Village is simply wonderful.
