Chris B. Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Here is a rough draft of the press release which will be going out in the next few days. As you can see, what we are planning is a bit different from the usual "sword show". Having been to a few of late that were a bit on the sloooooow side, we have decided to add to the mix- along with the shinsa, we are planning to have Japanese antique dealers, kimono dealers, pottery, calligraphy, maybe bonsai, flower arranging, etc., in an effort to educate, stimulate, and cross-pollinate! We are also going to set up a tour from Japan to try and get more participation from the Japanese, as well as advertise extensively to increase participation. We would like to see some new blood at these shows and this is our attempt at trying something new... Hope to see you there! ************************************************************ "The Arts and Arms of the Samurai" We are pleased to announce a major international Japanese cultural event scheduled to take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 15, 16, and 17, 2007. The event will be held at the newly renovated Holiday Inn near the Mall of America and the airport. The event, sponsored by the Midwest Token Kenkyu Kai, will promote the arts and arms of the samurai, featuring displays of Japanese samurai swords, traditional Japanese pottery, calligraphy, kimono, and other related items. In addition to the displays there will be several informative lectures by recognized experts on a variety of topics, as well as demonstrations of various traditional arts and crafts by Japanese master craftsman. Information is available on the web at http://www.ejapaneseswords.com/Arts_and ... murai.html There will be a large showroom where dealers will provide swords, Japanese antiques, zen calligraphy, and like items for sale to the general public. A special feature of the event will be the shinsa, or appraisal, of Japanese swords by experts brought from Japan from the non-profit Nihon Token Hozon Kai, Japan's oldest Japanese sword collector's association. The shinsa will require advanced reservations and deposit. Contact the parties below for further information. Daily admission, a three day pass, and a special admission for dealers reserving tables will be available. This event will be advertised in Japan where a special tour will be offered to Japanese participants. It will also be heavily promoted in the Japanese communities in major US cities and in the regional newsletters and press of clubs and societies sharing common interests. The event will heavily advertised in all major local media outlets where it is hoped that it will generate considerable interest. For further information on the shinsa, sales space rental, or other general questions, please contact the Midwest Token Kenkyu Kai through either of the following individuals, or view the web site at: http://www.ejapaneseswords.com/Arts_and ... murai.html Larry Klahn 123 S. 6th St. La Crosse, WI 54601 608-784-9900 lklahn@aol.com Chris Bowen PO Box 99 Mt. Hope, WI 53816 608-994-2538 swords@ejapaneseswords.com ************************************************************ Quote
Stephen Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 i hope to have a table for the show. Quote
Brian Posted November 8, 2006 Report Posted November 8, 2006 I think it sounds like a great idea. I have yet to see a Nihonto collector with no interest in other aspects of Japanese culture. Will be an interesting show, and one that you can definitely take the partner to, and they will find something of interest. Perhaps it might be time for me to finally plan that trip to the USA that I have been wanting to do for years. Hmm. Wish you good luck..and hope for lots of Japanese participants. Brian Quote
Chris B. Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Posted November 8, 2006 Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. We have already received considerable replies and inquiries pointing towards a well received event... We are indeed planning a paradigm shift in that this show will offer a whole palette of interesting displays, lectures, and educational opportunities all drawing attention to the cultural context from which the Japanese sword springs...Hopefully this will lead to a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the sword in particular, and Japanese culture in general... Hope you can make it! Feel free to spread the word... Chris Quote
Darcy Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Chris, if you edit your post to put %20 or a + sign in place of the space in the URL, the links will become clickable for users... Quote
Chris B. Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Posted February 14, 2007 Thanks for your suggestion....I have made the change.... Quick update: Things are moving quickly....We are planning to have a tsukamaki workshop, a bonsai workshop, and other things are in the works...Several lectures are in the planning stage, including one on Japanese Zen-ga, Appreciation of Polishing, and Japanese Traditional Steel Making....others in the works... Tables and shinsa reservations are moving quickly...I would recommend getting your reservations in quickly to assure a spot as these things tend to sell out... We are excited by the way things are shaping up and hope to see everyone there... Any questions, please contact me at swords@ejapaneseswords.com Thanks, Chris Bowen Quote
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