Opening Ceremony of Japanese Balloon Art Exhibition
 Two Japanese balloon artists Ms Hitomi Sugiya – who won the championship at the World Balloon Convention in 2014 and 2016, and Mr Koichiro Kai, who put up an exciting balloon art performance wearing Japanese Jinbei and Yukata. |
Our Japanese Balloon Art Exhibition was officially opened on 18th August 2017 at JCC (Japan Creative Centre)! Brought to Singapore for the first time by Builder Japan, the ceremony was commenced by our Director Ms Akiko Sugita, followed by Ms Junko Shimizu in Haneto – a costume worn during Nebuta festival, where she introduced the background and their team members behind the gigantic Nebuta warrior-figure themed balloon sculpture. After which, two Japanese balloon artists Ms Hitomi Sugiya – who won the championship at the World Balloon Convention in 2014 and 2016, and Mr Koichiro Kai put up an exciting balloon art performance wearing Japanese Jinbei and Yukata. |
| Delicious Japanese sake with light refreshments were also served to all the guests at the opening ceremony. As the hometown of Nebuta, a special exhibition showcasing the wonders of Japan’s Tohoku region is presented alongside with the balloon sculptures. It was indeed a fun and unforgettable event, and many visitors came down to JCC to feel the Nebuta vibe during the exhibition period from 19th - 26th August 2017! |  Guests with the gigantic Nebuta warrior-figure themed balloon sculpture. |
 During the start of the opening ceremony. |
 Guests at the opening ceremony. |
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 Our Director Ms Akiko Sugita commencing the opening ceremony with a welcome speech. |
 Ms Shimizu Junko of Builder Japan introducing the background behind the gigantic Nebuta warrior-figure themed balloon sculpture with her Haneto costume. |
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 Ms Shimizu Junko of Builder Japan introducing their team members behind the gigantic Nebuta warrior-figure themed balloon sculpture. |
 Guests with the gigantic Nebuta warrior-figure themed balloon sculpture. |
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 Guests with the gigantic Nebuta warrior-figure themed balloon sculpture. |
 Japanese sake showcased and served at the opening ceremony. |
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 Guests served with Japanese sake at the opening ceremony. |
 Guests visiting the special exhibition showcasing wonders of Japan’s Tohoku region. |
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 Guests visiting the special exhibition showcasing wonders of Japan’s Tohoku region. |
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Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372 +65 6737 0434 / jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC Nearest parking at Orchard Hotel & Delphi Orchard |
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