What's New. Information on upcoming reading performance, newly issued books and more. Mariko Kitakubo

I received an invitation to make reading performance at the end of this month in New Jersey, the USA, on the day I returned from Montreal, Canada.  I am greatly honored to be introduced as a key speaker.  I will keep in shape to persent the best performance on the event.

Date & time:  April 29th, at 1 p.m.
Location:  the Nick Virgilio Writers House, NJ, USA.

Please the refer to the sites listed below for the details.

Nick Virgilio Haiku Association facebook page
https://goo.gl/UzwPhm

Nick Virgilio Haiku Association web site
https://www.nickvirgiliohaiku.org/

 

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Monday, April 16, 2018

	April 6th, 12:45 p.m. I preformed bilingual tanka reading in order to introduce the Japanese oldest literature at the 6th grade class in Jean Grou at Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourageoys, Montreal. I was very much impressed with their sincere attitude to absorb unknown culture. I feel deep gratitude toward them.
	In addition to the introduction of the Japanese oldest literature, we had a time to enjoy Origami. We had a friendly mutual communication, and it was a great experience for me. I was able to recognize again that the cultural exchange is not something stiff and formal. It is an attempt to shorten the distance of our mind and soul.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

	April 6th, 10:00 a.m. I presented bilingual tanka reading at Jean-Grou at Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourageoys kindergarten. The listeners were 5-year-old children - the youngest class. They gleamed the adorable eyes and interested themselves in the prosody of the Japanese and seemed to feel the contents from the English text.
	We had a time to do some Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into various figures. I will be more than happy if this opportunity turns out to be a sweet memory for them to get in touch with the Japanese culture.
	When we say good-bye, children hugged me one after another. Their pure and innocent expression became an unforgettable treasure for me.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

	April 5th, I performed bilingual tanka reading at JCCCM (Japanese Canadian Cultural Center in Motreal) in Montreal, Canada.
	There were some people in the audience who are familiar with tanka, and some others are not. However, everyone enjoyed the nostalgic sound and meter of Japanese. It was a great pleasure for me to share the time with them.
	We spent friendly time.
	With Ms. Yukari Hazama.  Thank you for your help and cooperation.
	With Mr. Osvaldo Rabunal, a guitarist and my best friend Ms. Maria Fernanda Perez Calvo's partner.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

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