HIHI JAPPIES:D

This post is to inform you that for the first time in Singapore,
400 rare Japanese dolls handmade by 60 doll masters
will make a special appearance
at Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)!!!

there'll be a japanese club outing to SPM on
Saturday, 14Nov!!!
we'll meet at city hall mrt station at 11am:D
weeeeehs! CYA!

The handcrafted dolls are dressed inexquisite costumes
and depict various Japanese festivals, folklore and traditions.
Each doll requires an average of TWO years to complete.
Edo-Kimekomi Dolls are historic Japanese dolls
dating back to some 300 years ago!!!

This would be a great opportunity
to find out about traditional Japanese heritage and culture,
through skilfully handcrafted traditional dolls and doll making!

"Edo-Kimekomi Dolls" exhibition
FREE ADMISSION to the museum on 14 November 2009

Date & Time: 12 – 14 November 2009, 9.00am – 7.00pm
15 November 2009, 9.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum
Tel: 6337 3888
Website: http://www.spm.org.sg/

Admission charge(days 14Nov): Adult $5

‘Kimekomi’ doll making method workshop
Learn the unique ‘kimekomi’ doll making method
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Age: Adults and children, 9 years and above
Maximum class size: 20 persons
Charge: $5.00 per person

For bookings of this workshop, contact Jonna at Tel: 6513 7348 / 6337 3888
or Email: Jonna_Chan@nhb.gov.sg

<3huiping.

Labels: Culture