Haiku & Chrysanthemum (ACJ 2022)
a month to experience haiku differently
Come and discover the depth of Japanese poetry and write haiku with us!
In partnership with Une Tokyoite, we will make you experience haiku, an encounter between Geneva and Matsuyama.
It all started with a common passion for haiku, this short Japanese poem that has seduced the whole world. Then, the desire to unveil a region, a history and invite your intimate poetry to resonate in this experience.
The complete program to download :
Haiku and Chrysanthemum-ACJ 2022-flyer GB.pdf
Find the Automn of Japanese Culture 2022 official programm here !!
Virtual Kukai
From September 30 to October 31, 2022:
You have one month to write your most beautiful autumn haiku and send them to us (3 haiku max. per person) by email to [email protected] before Monday, October 31 midnight (Swiss time).
From November 07 to 13, you will be invited to vote for your favorite haiku. The three haiku with the most points will receive a prize (details at registration!). The results will be announced live on Thursday November 17, 2022 at 9 a.m. To participate click on the button!
Detailed program
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.* / online, free
Opening ceremony: The haiku, between Geneva and Matsuyama
Have a coffee/tea/herbal tea and come chat with us! This free meeting will allow us to get to know each other and share with you the genesis of the "Haiku & chrysanthemum" project. We will introduce you to the particularities of the city of Matsuyama when it comes to haiku (haiku mailboxes, paths marked with engraved stones , haiku bar, etc.). This will also be an opportunity to launch the virtual Kukai and resume the essentials of haiku writing. Then we will round up this meeting with a two-voice reading, in French and Japanese.
*Swiss time. Japanese time : from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Replay available for subscribers.
Sunday October 9, 2022 - 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. / Geneva, 45 CHF/pers
Poetic stroll, Writing workshop & Japanese snack
An outdoor writing workshop to fully experience the emotions and sensations of autumn before putting them down on paper. The workshop will be followed by a Japanese snack thanks to the typical products received from Ehime. Nice papers will also be available to write your haiku, which you can then deposit in the "haiku mailbox" (at the Espace Gaimont throughout the month of October) and thus participate in the virtual Kukai.
Sunday October 16, 2022 - 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.* / online, 15 CHF/pers
Writing workshop: Writing "good" haiku
A writing workshop to explore the haiku art further than 17 syllables and a kigo. Through simple and concrete tools, I invite you to more meaning and lightness in your haiku.
*Swiss time. Japanese time : from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Replay available for subscribers.
Friday, October 21, 2022 - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.* / online, 30 CHF/pers
Mizuhiki workshop (material included)
A creative workshop dedicated to mizuhiki, the art of creating knots and figurative shapes using braided washi paper cords. We find these traditional knots on birthday, weddings, condolences cards . For the occasion the artist (to be confirmed) has chosen a chrysanthemum motif and beautiful colors to embellish our fall!
*Swiss time. Japanese time : from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Replay available for subscribers.
Sunday October 30, 2022 - 9am-10.30am* / online, 15 CHF/pers
Poetic stroll in Matsuyama
To end this month dedicated to haiku, we offer you a walk on the heights of Matsuyama before focusing on the famous haiku authors who have made the poetic reputation of the city.
*Swiss time. Japanese time : from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Replay available for subscribers.
Organizers :
Le Japon avec Andréa
Une Tokyoite
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