The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibit “Japanese Design Today 100” Opening Ceremony
2022/5/9
Remarks by Sherri Kajiwara, Director & Curator of the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
Remarks by Herb Ono, President of the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
The opening ceremony for the Japan Foundation Traveling exhibit “Japanese Design Today 100” was held at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (NNMCC) in Burnaby on Saturday, May 7.
First, there were remarks from the NNMCC Director & Curator Sherri Kajiwara as well as President Mr. Herb Ono, followed by special guests Consul General Hatori, MLA Hon. Raj Chouhan, and Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley.
The speeches were followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony, a shishimai dance performance by Vancouver’s Rakuichi group, and refreshments. Many guests then enjoyed the exhibition on its first day.
Japanese Design Today 100 is open until June 26, please see here for more details: https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/japanese-design-today-100/
First, there were remarks from the NNMCC Director & Curator Sherri Kajiwara as well as President Mr. Herb Ono, followed by special guests Consul General Hatori, MLA Hon. Raj Chouhan, and Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley.
The speeches were followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony, a shishimai dance performance by Vancouver’s Rakuichi group, and refreshments. Many guests then enjoyed the exhibition on its first day.
Japanese Design Today 100 is open until June 26, please see here for more details: https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/japanese-design-today-100/
Remarks by Consul General Hatori
Remarks by MLA Hon. Raj Chouhan
Remarks by City of Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Photo Credit: Allen Lau Photography)
Shishimai Dance Performance
Exhibition Space
Exhibition Space