Contemprary Tanka Poet Mariko Kitakubo. Reading Performance.
Tanka reading performance oveseas.
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Sept. 23rd to 25th, I participated in TRIVENI World Haiku Utsav 2016 in Pune, India. |
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I am greatly honored to have been a guest at this one of the largest Japanese poetry events in India. I was able to perform my 100th bilingual tanka reading in the international poetry events in India, which is the country I visit for the first time in my life. Being mindful to stay healty, I would like to continue taking small steps to move forward frome now on. |
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I performed bilingual tanka reading for 25 minues. With Ms. Akila Gopalakrishnan. |
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All together. |
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Sept. 24th I talked about "What tanka brings to me (Because of tanka, I was able to hold myself together when my late mother passed away suddenly.)" |
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Pleasant talking time. |
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Sept. 25th Tanka reading and talk about Mr. Yukitsuna Sasaki and other poets I have been inspired. |
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I was able to spend wonderful, fun and meaningful time with all the other participants. |
Monday, October 3, 2016
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On Sept. 3rd., early autumn breeze was freshening. I participated in Karuizawa Ryokuin Bungei Salon at Karuizawa Rodoku Kan. It was a wonderful opportunity for me and I learned a lot about being a performer. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude toward everyone there. |
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I did a tanka reading as the opening of the event. The mezzanine floor I presented tanka reading is at the left of the stage. (The left photo shows me in the rehearsal.) |
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I also performed background sounds with a rainstick and Hamon between my presentations. |
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With Mr. Otohiko Kaga, after the event. |
Sunday, September 4, 2016
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The night before I retrun to Japan, we hosted a party and invited people of publishing & mass communication companies, and friends. Creative cuisine both Kathabela & I prepared together with delicious dishes everyone brought filled three tables! In the friendly atmosphere, I performed bilingual tanka reading. |
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
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I performed bilingual tanka reading with my whole heart for the people who are not able to come to the final session of reading & party tomorrow. |
Friday, August 5, 2016
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