The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam today held 'The Dolls of Japan' opening exhibition at the Malay Technology Museum.

The event, which is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Brunei Darussalam and the Japan Foundation, is open to the public and admission is free.

According to a press release, dolls have been a part of everyday life in Japan since ancient times.

Japanese dolls reflect the customs of Japan and the aspirations of its people, possess distinctive regional attributes, and over the centuries have developed in many diverse forms.

Dolls also provide a showcase for traditional Japanese craft products, such as textiles.

The 'Dolls of Japan' introduces Japan's representative dolls, including Hina Ningyo (Girls' Festival dolls) and Gogatsu Ningyo (Boys' Day dolls), which have their origins in ancient customs; dolls connected to traditional performing arts like noh, bunraku and kabuki; regional dolls from throughout the country; and 'creative dolls' produced by contemporary craftspeople.

Present at the exhibition was Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Laila Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof Minister of Culture Youth and Sports.

The Exhibition will conclude on the 9th of September.

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by BruDirect.com

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