Opening Ceremony of Dyeing the Nature of Yaeyama Islands with Yuzen Zome
 Group photo. From left: Ms Tatematsu Yuri (Representative of Nei Museum of Art), Mr Mori Takahiro (Representative Director of Nei Museum of Art), Ms Nei Tomo (Yuzen Creative Director of Nei Museum of Art), Ms Kawabe Akiko (JCC Director), and Mr Eric Van Rijn (Representative of Nei Museum of Art). |
The Opening Ceremony of Dyeing the Nature of Yaeyama Islands with Yuzen Zome, an exhibition introducing the rich natural blessings of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa, was held at JCC on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko firstly delivered an opening speech to welcome all the guests, followed by a speech by Mr Eric Van Rijn from the Nei Museum of Art.
He introduced about the distinctive charms of Yaeyama Islands, including Ishigaki Island and, the unique features and designs of Yuzen Zome, as well as the background and history of their museum. After which, the guests were invited to tour the exhibition and had the opportunity to mingle with representatives from the museum to understand more about the processes and inspirations behind each of the artworks. The Yuzen workshops were also quickly filled due to high demand and popularity. |
 JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko giving her opening speech. |
 Mr Eric Van Rijn, Representative of Nei Museum of Art, speaking at the opening. |
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 Guests during the opening ceremony. |
 Guests at the opening ceremony looking at the exhibits. |
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 Guests at the opening ceremony looking at the exhibits. |
 Guests at the opening ceremony looking at the exhibits. |
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