Saturday, September 11 , Online Lecture via Zoom
Live Viewing Venue, Izumisano Cross-cultural Association, Minaminakakashii Building
Twenty-seven participants from 20 groups listened to Ms. Sawako Nishimura. Ms. Nishimura studied the traditional the Turkish embroidery known as igne oyasi in Turkey. She showed participants photos she had taken there and also some examples of delicate embroidery work.
This was the first time the event was held on Zoom under the nation’s state of emergency declaration. In order to watch the event, a display area was setup at Izumisano Cross-cultural Association in Minaminakakashii Building. There were participants from overseas and remote areas of Japan, making it a unique online event.
Words from the participants
Turkey is a country that I want to visit again and again. The more I learn about it, the more I enjoy it. Ms. Nishimura, the speaker, received training in Turkish handicraft in Antalya, a city facing the Mediterranean Sea. Using photographs, from her training and her travels around the country, she explained in an easy-to-understand manner, with scenes of women at the market . I hope this will get more people to become interested in Turkey. -Mitsui Takahiro
It was interesting to hear various stories about the Turkish handicraft, igne oyasi. I am worried about the fact that this wonderful tradition is in danger of dying out. I had been to Antalya before, so watching this was quite nostalgic . I wondered how they could make such beautiful patterns with just a needle and thread. I immediately had to go to YouTube to check it out. -M
It made me feel like I was on a trip in Turkey. -F
About the Online Experience
I was nervous because this was my first time joining online, but it was a good experience for me to be able to participate at home. -I
I was quite happy to be able to participate in this kind of online lecture.
-P, Korea
