[ORIGAMI x CULTURE] ORIGAMI TUTORIAL SERIES
Japan is extremely famous for Origami. In Origami, “Folding” method is mainly used to create a variety of figures. Through Origami, The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in collaboration with Vietnam Origami Group, aims to introduce Japanese culture with ORIGAMI x CULTURE online series.
ORIGAMI x CULTURE #12: KINGFISHER
In Japanese language, kingfisher is called “jadeite” for its charming beauty. To portrait that curvy beauty, the author Nguyễn Võ Hiến Chương (Vietnam Origami Group) uses 3D folding technique, the same technique used in his origami “Mouse” in the first episode. This “final boss” is somewhat difficult, but no worries, Polaris and Nguyễn Hùng Cường (Vietnam Origami Group) is here to guide you step by step. Don’t forget to upload your folding on Facebook with the hashtag #origamixculture.
👉Check out participants’ foldings from here: http://bit.do/origamixcultureAlbum
THE JAPAN FOUNDATION CENTER FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN VIETNAM
The Japan Foundation, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a special legal entity specialized in promoting cultural exchange activities in other countries. The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam was founded in March 2008 as one of The Japan Foundation offices abroad, and is active in many cultural activities to promote cultural exchange and create cultural diversity in Vietnam. Many activities are held to support Japanese Language Education, Arts and Cultural Exchange (performances, exhibitions, concerts, film festivals), and Japanese Studies – Intellectual Exchange.
Address: 27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japanfoundation.vietnam/
Website: https://jpf.org.vn/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJapanFoundationVietnam
VIETNAM ORIGAMI GROUP
Founded in 2005 with around 30 members, Vietnam Origami Group gather Origami lovers throughout Vietnam. Until now, they have organized many exhibitions, workshops to introduce, teach Origami at schools, centers, cultural centers and cultural events throughout the country. Their talented members have become known and invited to international exhibitions, introduced Vietnamese people to the world through Origami.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam.Origami/
Website: https://origami.vn/
POLARIS IDOL GROUP
POLARIS is the first Japanese style idol group in Hanoi. The group has operated for 4 years with 5 members Shiki, Hikari, Rei, Rin, Chiju and has become a very important guest in many Japan-Vietnam cultural events.
POLARIS’s target is not to become the No.1 idol group but to bring joy, happiness and smile to anyone in anytime.
Via idol activities, POLARIS wishes to contribute their best to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Japan.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polaris.idolvn
Website: https://www.polaris.3www.co.jp/?lang=vi
