Spirit of Ainu: Super Natural Environment of Kamuy
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Spirit of Ainu: Super Natural Environment of Kamuy
Learning Reciprocity and Environmental Preservation from the Ainu of Japan
Friday, November 4, 2016 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3 PM | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus | GC 243
Ainu means “people” or “humans” and refers to the original indigenous people of northern Japan. Ainu continue their culture and distinct identity through their expression of the arts, music and dance. Their continuous efforts finally achieved official recognition by the Japanese government in 2008. For this special event, seven Ainu artists, “Akan Kokin no Kai” travel from Japan to perform traditional Ainu dances, songs and music using special Ainu instruments, such as Tonkori and Mukkuri.
First Session: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Learning reciprocity from elders by discussions, performing arts and storytelling.
Second Session: 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Learning environmental preservation by discussions and performing arts.
Both sessions have 30 minute workshops where participants can learn about their traditional instruments, such as Mukkuri, examine Ainu kimono and head band designs.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 305-348-2247.
Sponsored by the FIU Global Indigenous Forum and the student clubs, the Global Indigenous Group, Japan Club and the Council for Student Organizations.
Co-sponsored by the Seminole Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Consulate General of Japan in Miami, Japan Business Association of Miami (JBAM), Louise J. Gopher, Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies, Department of Modern Languages and Asian Studies Program. �
For more information, see the Global Indigenous Forum web page at: http://indigenous.fiu.edu/ Follow us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GIGFIU
We give special thanks to The Foundation for Research and Promotion of Ainu Culture (FRPAC) and The Japan Foundation, for their financial support to make this program and visit possible.
