The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s instantly recognizable traditional garments. The word kimono literally means “clothing”, and up until the mid 19th century it was the form of dress worn by everyone in Japan. That began to change with the import of suits dresses and other western fashions during the Meiji Era.

There are different types of kimono for different occasions and seasons, including those worn by men. Other than those worn daily by some older people or performers of traditional arts, kimono are a much less common sight these days but are still widely worn on special occasions such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.

Singapore Business & Professional Women’s Association -Mandarin Chapter is glad to have Mrs Kumi Arakawa Koh from Tokyo to demonstrate how to wear the complicated and elegant Kimono. So join us for an afternoon of fun in learning about Japanese culture and tradition over a cup of tea.

We are glad to have Mrs Kumi Arakawa Koh from Tokyo to demonstrate how to wear the complicated and elegant Kimono. So join us for an afternoon of fun in learning about Japanese culture and tradition over a cup of tea.

About the speaker

Mrs Kumi Arakawa Koh, Japanese married to Singaporean, lives in Tokyo, mother of two college age girls. She is the Chairwoman of The Ken and Kumi Foundation, a charity for education purposes. Deeply familiar with Japanese culture such as Japanese flower arrangement Ikebana and holds a Masters level in Kimono.

Event Details:

Date: June 6th 2015 Saturday
Time: 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Fee: $35 Member; $40 Non-member*  Fees included tea and canapés.

Venue:
Camellia | 颍茶

390A Havelock Road, Waterfront Plaza 01-06, Singapore 169664 

(Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel 的侧门出口旁)

Contact Person:

Annie Song | 宋娓, HP: 9069 0349 Email: [email protected]

Joey Gan | 颜如意,  HP: 81233658   Email: [email protected]

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Calvin YC