November 6, 2006
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Exhibition of Kumamoto Artpolis: Architecture through Communication
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The Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with Japan University Students' Association, Nepal (JUSAN) and Japanese Language Teachers' Association, Nepal (JUSAN), is organizing an Exhibition of Kumamoto Artpolis: Architecture through Communication in Kathmandu on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Nepal. The exhibition is sponsored by The Japan Foundation.
Ambassador Mr. Hiraoak inaugurated the exhibition on November 3 (Fri.), 2006 at the Embassy Hall, Panipokhari. The exhibition will remain open for the public from November 4 (Sat.) to 16 (Thu.) from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. everyday.
The Kumamoto Artpolis program began in 1988 as an innovative attempt to develop new communities through Kumamoto Prefecture to adopt new architectural concepts. The program is still intended to contribute to the development of new communities. The goal is not simply to improve the quality of building design but to use architectural projects to bring together architects and local residents so that they can consider how communities in which the projects are to be built might be improved. The program is thus intended to develop proposals for new lifestyles and new images of the society. Kumamoto Artpolis has helped to build an architectural culture in Kumamoto Prefecture.
This endeavor has been made possible by the tireless efforts of the commissioner, participating architects, local governments and private enterprises that have commissioned projects and Kumamoto Prefecture as a whole. The result has been the creation of superbly designed buildings that are representatives of Japanese contemporary architecture.
It is strongly hoped that the exhibition will serve not only as an introduction of representative works of Japanese architecture but also an opportunity for viewers to consider the role architecture has played or ought to play in developing communities and increasing regional vitality. Both the peoples of Japan and Nepal share common values of contemporary art and traditional culture. Art loving Nepalese people will enjoy Kumamoto Artpolis being displayed in the exhibit.
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