Contemprary Tanka Poet Mariko Kitakubo. Reading Performance.
Tanka reading performance oveseas.
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Apr. 23rd, I presented Japanese-English bilingual tanka reading performance, with the theme of "Prayer for Peace", to the highest grade student of Ecole Jean Grou primary school. More than 40 students in the class room, all of them are 11 to 12 years old. |
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French translation was presented by the teachers. I was very happy to have had an opportunity for the young generation got in touch with tanka beyond the boundery of border. |
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After my presentation, we enjoyed Origami. I think it turned out to be an enjoyable opportunity to get to know Japanese culture. Due to the school rules, I cannnot show their lovely faces. |
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Apr. 20th, 2019, I performed Japanese-English tanka reading at my best friend's home party. (French translation was presented by Ms. Maria Ferrando.) |
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In Montreal, I am scheduled to perform 5 Japanese-English reading sessions in total at an elementary school, a junior high school and a literature event to introduce tanka. French translation will be offered in each session. |
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Saturday, April 20, 2019
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I had an opportunity to perform bilingual tanka reading at the poetry sharing event held in Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno, as a part of SAKURA HAIKU FESTIVAL. I was very honored for this because I was able to present tanka to the Haiku poets. |
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Although I had only 4 hours from the request to complete all the preparation - actually, it was the shortest preparation time for me! - I was able to satisfy all the attendants. |
Friday, April 5, 2019
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