JCC E-Magazine November 2017

Group photo with Mr Desmond Tan, Chief Executive Director of the People’s Association, H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda, by Mr Bokushun Kito, Board Chairman, Representative Director of Japan Calligraphy Art Academy and other members of the academy.

The opening ceremony of Calligraphy Exhibition in Singapore by Japan Calligraphy Art Academy was held on Friday, 20th October at The Luxe Art Museum. This exhibition is co-organised together by Sunstar and JCC (Japan Creative Centre), Embassy of Japan in Singapore. Mr Desmond Tan, Chief Executive Director of the People’s Association, graced the opening as the Guest-of-Honour, together with H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda and representatives from various co-organisers and supporters.

A calligraphy performance was also put up by the academy led by Mr Bokushun Kito of its Board Chairman, Representative Director. Three of the masters demonstrated the different forms of Japanese calligraphy – Kanji or Chinese character, Kana or Japanese syllabary and Shin-Shogei or new calligraphy art. The exhibition showcased about 60 pieces of curated masterpieces by members of the academy that was held at The Luxe Art Museum from 21 - 25 October, with daily calligrapher performances from 21 - 24 October.

Guests viewing the calligraphy works done during the performance.

Ribbon-cutting by distinguished guests to open the calligraphy exhibition.		Guests who graced the opening ceremony.
Mr Bokushun Kito, Board Chairman, Representative Director of Japan Calligraphy Art Academy making his welcoming remarks.		H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda making his welcoming remarks.
Mr Yoshihiro Kaneda, Sunstar Group Representative making his welcoming remarks.		Mr Desmond Tan, Chief Executive Director of the People’s Association making his welcoming remarks.
Calligraphy performance by Executive Director of Japan Calligraphy Art Academy, Ms Gyokusou Matsui.		Calligraphy performance by Senior Executive Director of Japan Calligraphy Art Academy, Mr Toshun Otani.
Calligraphy performance by Mr Bokushun Kito.		H.E Ambassador Kenji Shinoda and Mr Desmond Tan at the opening event.
H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda with Mr Bokushun Kito and Sunstar representatives.		Guests at the opening event.

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