{"id":69675,"date":"2025-01-08T11:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T09:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=69675"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T09:27:14","slug":"hayy-matsuri-returns-to-hayy-jameel-to-celebrate-70-years-of-saudi-japan-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/01\/08\/hayy-matsuri-returns-to-hayy-jameel-to-celebrate-70-years-of-saudi-japan-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Hayy Matsuri Returns to Hayy Jameel to Celebrate 70 Years of Saudi-Japan Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Under the Slogan \u2018Saudi Celebrates Japan\u2019, Hayy Matsuri Returns for Its Second Edition to Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, Celebrating 70 Years of Saudi-Japanese Diplomatic Relations.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Under the slogan \u2018Saudi celebrates Japan\u2019, the three-day festival returns from January 9 to 11, 2025<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Free and open to all, it brings together over 30 participants and an exciting array of performances, authentic F&amp;B vendors, unique shopping opportunities, an open market, film screenings, live demonstrations, cosplay, board games and so much more<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Hayy Matsuri is in partnership with\u00a0Abdul Latif Jameel Motors\u00a0and the\u00a0Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah\u00a0in celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Saudi Arabia.<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artjameel.org\/\"><strong>Art Jameel<\/strong><\/a>, the organization supporting artists and creative communities, brings back <a href=\"https:\/\/hayyjameel.org\/whats-on\/hayy-matsuri\/\"><strong>Hayy Matsuri<\/strong><\/a> for its second edition at <a href=\"https:\/\/hayy.artjameel.org\/\"><strong>Hayy Jameel<\/strong><\/a> in Jeddah from January 9 to 11, 2025. Running daily from 5 PM to 10 PM, the festival celebrates 70 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan under the theme \u2018Saudi Celebrates Japan.\u2019 Free and open to all, Hayy Matsuri offers a unique cultural experience blending Japanese and Saudi traditions, art, and heritage in an engaging and creative atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized in partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and the Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah, Hayy Matsuri brings together over 30 participants, showcasing an exciting array of performances, workshops, and activities. Visitors can look forward to live music, film screenings, interactive demonstrations, cosplay, and board games. The family-favorite Open Market will return, featuring local and Japanese artisans, authentic food vendors, and creative crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s festival highlights include live performances by renowned Japanese artists such as Tokyo-based \u201cElectronicos Fantasticos!\u201d and sound artist Daisuke Tanabe, marking their Saudi debut. They will share the stage with celebrated Saudi talents, including DesertF!sh, Akram Ali, and Abstract Crew, in a dynamic celebration of sound and technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Festival-goers will also have the chance to engage in interactive workshops, learning traditional Japanese crafts like manga drawing, origami, calligraphy, ikebana (flower arranging), and mochi-making. Children will enjoy a dedicated space, *Hayy Explorers*, where they can explore Japanese arts and crafts through fun and educational activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultural enthusiasts can experience the art of Japanese storytelling through curated film screenings at Hayy Cinema, in collaboration with Alliance Fran\u00e7aise. Additionally, a cosplay competition and gaming zone will immerse visitors in the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival opens on January 9 with opening remarks by Art Jameel and the Japanese Consul General, followed by live performances and workshops. On January 10, visitors can enjoy culinary demonstrations, collaborative performances, and creative workshops, while the final day, January 11, concludes with a cosplay competition, final performances, and interactive art sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free and open to all, Hayy Matsuri promises an unforgettable experience, combining live music, traditional arts, and culinary delights in a celebration of the cultural bond between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Art Jameel invites everyone to join this unique event, celebrating creativity and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under the Slogan \u2018Saudi Celebrates Japan\u2019, Hayy Matsuri Returns for Its Second Edition to Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, Celebrating 70 Years of Saudi-Japanese Diplomatic Relations. 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