PRESS RELEASE N0: JPNEMPAK 12-02

Islamabad: 24th January, 2012

The Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with the Rawalpindi Arts Council has organized the Japanese Calendars Exhibition 2012 at the Rawalpindi Arts Council from 24th January to 31st January, 2012. The exhibition was inaugurated on 24th January by H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Oe, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan. The exhibition will remain open for the public from 25th January to 31st January, 2012 from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The annual Japanese Calendars Exhibition is very popular among the people of twin cities. This year, around 140 calendars have been displayed in the exhibition with the cooperation of Japan Calendars Association. These calendars portray a variety of subjects such as contemporary and traditional art, gardens, scenery, costumes, people, art, photography, automobiles, wildlife, Ikebana, living styles and historical places, most of which are related to Japan. Since every calendar is a piece of art, the Japan Calendar Association has tried their best to attract viewers through different subjects and mediums. The exhibition not only gives a picture of the socio- cultural development of Japan spread over centuries, but also exhibits the aesthetic features of Japanese printing technology.

After the exhibition, all the calendars will be distributed to the lucky visitors through lottery by the Rawalpindi Arts Council. (End)