Japan Habba

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Japan Habba (Japan Festival) (Kannada: ಜಪಾನ್ ಹಬ್ಬ, Japanese: ジャパン　ハッバ) is a cultural exchange program between Indians and Japanese. Started as an annual event in 2005, it aims at showcasing Japanese culture to all students of Japanese language, and those interested in Japan and its culture under one platform. It has been celebrated in Bangalore during spring (January–February) of every year.^[1]^[2]

The word, "Japan Habba" was coined from two words, 'Japan' and 'Habba', where Habba refers to "Festival" in Kannada language.

Being an international event, Japan Habba attracts huge audience from across country and from Japan. Japan Habba 2012 was registered for the celebrations of 60th anniversary of Japan-India diplomatic relations.

Purpose[edit]

The sole purpose of Japan Habba is to facilitate, strengthen, and deepen the ties between the people of India and Japan, which is the foundation for relationships.

Program overview[edit]

There are various programs that are part of Japan Habba:

Karaoke contest
Group Dance
Group Song performance
Comparison of Indian and Japanese culture through a small play

Apart from celebration programs, a lot of booths are open in Japan Habba:

Japanese summer clothes (Yukata)
Japanese tea ceremony (Ochakai)
Japanese Calligraphy exhibition
Live calligraphy experience
Japanese paper folding exhibition (Origami)
Kanji / Chinese character mehndi
Japanese sweet candy
Disposable chopsticks popper

Active organizations[edit]

Japan Habba is celebrated under the auspices of below organizations.^[1]

Japan Habba Trust
Bangalore Japanese Consulate
Bangalore Japanese Association
Japan Foundation
Koyo
Indo-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Japan Habba: From the land of the rising sun". The Times of India. 21 February 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.
↑ "Come, discover the Land of the Rising Sun". The Hindu. 21 February 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2011.

External links[edit]

Japanese dance Bharatanatyam, sing in Kannada overseasindia.in, June 2009.
"Don't miss Japan habba from Sunday". The Times of India. 30 May 2009. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.
"Japan Habba in City on February 20". Deccan Herald. 16 February 2011.

[toi20111-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Japan Habba: From the land of the rising sun". The Times of India. 21 February 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.

[2] "Come, discover the Land of the Rising Sun". The Hindu. 21 February 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2011.

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