Japan Weekend ULS 2019 begins its activities with the opening of the exhibition “Japanese Dolls and Ukiyo-e”

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The activity organized by the Directorate of Liaison with the Environment and Extension of the University of La Serena (DIVEULS), has the collaboration of the Embassy of Japan in Chile and the Chilean-Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

Summer is coming and lovers of Japanese culture are eagerly awaiting the programming of the Chile - Japan cultural meeting, titled “Japan Weekend ULS”. On this occasion, the opening of the “Japanese Dolls and Ukiyo-e” exhibition marked the beginning of what will be the 2019 version, which will take place on Thursday, January 17, Friday, January 18, and Saturday, January 19.

japanese dolls2The Japan Weekend ULS program began with a significant ceremony, which was attended by the Rector of the University of La Serena, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, vice-rectors, deans, among other university authorities, and more than 100 people, who gathered in the Exhibition Hall to see the exhibition of engravings and illustrations that capture Japanese culture from different areas.

This exhibition is carried out thanks to the collaboration of the Embassy of Japan in Chile, which facilitated the transfer of this sample that shows customs, traditions, seasons of the year and even traditional Japanese fashion. In addition, the works include a sample of Japanese dolls that show different customs and ceremonies of the Japanese country.

Rector Avilés stated that “it is a privilege for the University to be able to organize this activity, especially since it has the important support of the Embassy of Japan and some Japanese companies. This has become a permanent activity and that is good for the University, because it shows an institution that is committed to culture in general and, of course, it is also important to link through these activities with the local environment.”

japanese dolls3Another of those attending the inauguration was Go Yajima, representative of the mining company Nittetsu Chile, which has supported this activity since its inception. “It is very impressive because Chile is so far from Japan. I think it is a surprise first, but at the same time I also feel proud of so much interest, so many people who come to this event to learn about the culture of my country, that is very impressive,” he highlighted.

While the person in charge of Culture at DIVEULS invited the community to visit the exhibition, which will be open until the programming ends. “We have the privilege of having, perhaps, one of the richest Japanese exhibitions in terms of cultural heritage and diversity in La Serena. So the invitation is for you to visit the Exhibition Hall from January 10 to 18,” he noted.

This exhibition will be open in the Exhibition Hall of the study house, Benavente 950, from Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 18:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 17:00 p.m.

Japan Weekend 2019 is an activity organized by the Directorate of Liaison with the Environment and Extension of the ULS, which has the collaboration of the Embassy of Japan in Chile and the sponsorship of the Chilean-Japanese Chamber of Commerce, the Chilean Cultural Institute - Japonés, CAP Minería and other Japanese companies present in the Coquimbo Region and the northern part of the country.

Download here the Japan Weekend 2019 activities program.

Source: DIVEULS press