2027 Namegata City New Year Calligraphy Contest

About this event

In celebration of the New Year, a Kakizome (First Calligraphy of the Year) contest will be held to provide elementary and junior high school students as well as general residents of the city with an opportunity to express their hopes and aspirations for the future using writing brushes. The purpose of this event is to come into contact with Japanese traditional culture and foster an appreciation for calligraphy throughout one's life. Participants will pour their feelings into characters and express the start of a new year. Because India ink and calligraphy paper will be provided at the venue, participants can easily join simply by bringing their own calligraphy tools (inkstone, brushes, paperweight). Participation is free of charge. On the day of the event, temperature checks and reception checks will take place in front of the gymnasium at Aso Public Hall during the reception period, followed by calligraphy writing inside the gymnasium. Those wishing to observe may watch from the second floor of the gymnasium. The calligraphy themes for the contest will be announced in late December after application processing. Applications are accepted via QR code or at the counters of Aso, Kitaura, and Tamatsukuri Public Halls.

Venue

Namegata City Aso Public Hall

1221 Aso, Namegata, Ibaraki 311-3832