Culture
Culture | Apr 13 2013
Mongolia's Sky Melody Ensemble Tours Taiwan
From April 3-13, the Sky Melody Ensemble toured across Taiwan at the invitation of the Chin-Shuan Cultural and Educational Foundation, a Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) affiliate. ... read more
Culture | Apr 7 2013
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SGM Art and Cultural Exchange Aims to Deepen Malaysia-China Friendship
In March and early April, at its Wisma Kebudayaan center, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) organized a lecture and two exhibitions to celebrate and further foster friendship between Malaysia and China through art and cultural exchange. ... read more
Culture | Mar 3 2013
Youth Peace Culture Festival Held in Argentina
On March 2 and 3, SGI-Argentina held their Fourth Youth Peace Culture Festival at the Usina del Arte theater in Buenos Aires. ... read more
Culture | Mar 1 2013
Min-On Concert Association Hosts Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe Tour of Japan
On March 1, at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association, the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe of China premiered at Sagami-Ono Green Hall in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. ... read more
Culture | Feb 14 2013
SGI-Gulf Hosts Poetry Symposium in Dubai
On February 14, SGI-Gulf hosted its second annual poetry symposium, "The Poetic Heart: Connecting Humanity," at the Dubai Knowledge Village in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... read more
Culture | Feb 6 2013
SGI-Spain Participates in Poetry Reading in Madrid
On February 6, the historic Corral de Comedias de Alcalá theater in Madrid, Spain, hosted a poetry reading as part of its annual poetry series. Soka Gakkai de España (SGI-Spain) supported the event together with the University of Alcalá and Amargord Publishing House. ... read more
Culture | Jan 12 2013
SGI-Macau Sponsors Guangxi-Macau Art Exchange
On January 12, SGI-Macau, together with the Chinese Educators Association of Macau and Guangxi Arts Institute of Nanning, China, cosponsored a student art exchange. ... read more
Culture | Dec 16 2012
SGM Hosts International Calligraphy Exhibition and Convention
From December 8-16, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) hosted the 10th International Calligraphy Exhibition and Convention, showcasing some 360 calligraphic works by artists from 21 countries at its Wisma Kebudayaan center in Kuala Lumpur. ... read more
Culture | Nov 28 2012
Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Donates "Tavola Doria" to Italy
In a joint statement released on November 27 in Rome, Italy, the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum (TFAM) and the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities announced that they have formally concluded an agreement of long-term cooperation, as well as TFAM's donation to the Italian Republic of a major 16th-century painting known as the "Tavola Doria." ... read more
Culture | Nov 26 2012
Min-On Showcases Indian Classical Dance Series
Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Japan, the Min-On Concert Association hosted a concert series featuring some of India's most prominent classical dancers and musicians who performed at 12 different venues throughout Japan between November 26 and December 14. ... read more
Culture | Nov 25 2012
SGI-Uruguay Celebrates Diversity and Peace Through Music and Culture
In October and November, SGI-Uruguay held two events promoting friendship and peace through cultural exchange and music at its culture center in the capital Montevideo. ... read more
Culture | Nov 19 2012
SGI Affiliate Brings Korean Performance Troupe to Taiwan
The Chin-Shuan Cultural and Educational Foundation, an affiliate of Taiwan Soka Association (TSA), hosted the Seoul Performing Arts Company on a musical tour across Taiwan from November 10 to 19. ... read more
Culture | Nov 17 2012
Youth Festivals Held in Bolivia and Peru
In November, both SGI-Bolivia and SGI-Peru commemorated the 50th anniversaries of the founding of the first SGI chapter in their respective countries. ... read more
Culture | Nov 4 2012
Min-On Holds 16th Tokyo International Conducting Competition
The 16th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting organized by the Min-On Concert Association was held from October 29 to November 4 at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. ... read more
Culture | Oct 14 2012
Seafarers' Photography Exhibition Held in Yokohama
From October 5-14, "Beyond the Horizon," an exhibition of photography by the Hato-kai--a group of Soka Gakkai members involved in maritime occupations--was shown at Yamashita Park in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. ... read more
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