Nihon Machi Kotoba Forest Lounge

Heart of the City Festival 2020

An immersive experience of Nikkei history, culture and identity through a short poetic film presented in a DJ atmosphere. 

Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall

Experience a shower of Nihon Machi Kotoba (words), which explore Nikkei history, culture, and identity. A short poetic film was created to mark the 20th Anniversary of Nikkei National Museum &amp; Cultural Centre, which incorporates poems submitted by the general public. The film will be presented in a relaxed live DJ atmosphere. The space is designed to allow you to walk through a maze of lights from entrance to exit, with spaces to sit to enjoy the show. Enjoy the shower of kotoba (words) while you sit, or walk, or lie on the floor! You’re welcome to bring a yoga mat or cushion. Covid protocols will be in place: chairs spaced at least two metres apart, and maintain two metre distance with those not in your bubble. Masks are recommended and fun original paper masks will be available. Original film and Kotoba Forest Lounge commissioned by the Nikkei Centre; presented by the Tasai Artist Collective, in partnership with VJLS &amp; JH and the Heart of the City Festival. <ul><li>In person at the Vancouver Japanese Language School (maximum 40 participants)</li><li>Free / donation appreciated</li></ul>If you have any questions, please email us at boxoffice.heartfestival@gmail.com

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