Culture
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
Culture | Sep 15 2012
SGI-Korea Sponsors 78th PEN International Congress
From September 9-15, the PEN International Korean Center hosted the 78th PEN International Congress at the Hyundai Hotel in Gyeongju, Korea, under the theme “Literature, Media and Human Rights,” focusing on the impact of media on literature and its role in defending the right to freedom of expression, including digital freedom. ... read more
Culture | Sep 2 2012
Youth Culture Festival Celebrates Taiwan Soka Association's 50th Anniversary, Exchange with Okinawa
From September 1-2, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) held a two-day Youth Culture Festival commemorating the 50th anniversary of TSA at the Taipei International Convention Center. ... read more
Culture | Aug 31 2012
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Soka Gakkai Malaysia Participates in National Day Celebrations
On August 31, some 1,000 Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) youth members participated in Malaysia’s 55th National Day celebrations at the National Stadium, part of the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex in Kuala Lumpur. ... read more
Culture | Aug 20 2012
Min-On Hosts Ghana Dance Ensemble's Tour of Japan
On August 20, at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association, the Ghana Dance Ensemble performed at the Nitori Culture Hall in Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture. ... read more
Culture | Aug 9 2012
Singapore Soka Association Give Fiery Performance at National Day Parade
On August 9, in celebration of 47 years of Singapore’s independence, members of Singapore Soka Association (SSA) staged a pyrotechnic performance at the National Day Parade on a floating platform in Marina Bay. ... read more
Culture | Jul 15 2012
Watercolor Painting Exhibitions Held in Hong Kong and Macau
An exhibition titled "Watercolors from Ningbo," cosponsored by the Chinese Artists Association in Ningbo, SGI-Hong Kong (SGI-HK), SGI-Macau and other groups, was shown at the SGI-HK Culture Center from June 9-17 and at the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden in Macau from July 5-15. ... read more
Culture | Jul 1 2012
SGI-UK's Olympic Exhibition: Lord Desborough's Sporting Legacy
An exhibition celebrating the Olympic legacy of Lord Desborough, owner of SGI-UK's Taplow Court Culture Centre from 1899 to 1945, is on display at Taplow Court from April to September 2012. ... read more
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