JAPAN DAY IN KENYA

It is always exciting to get mail to attend a Culture themed event. And this time,it was from the Embassy of Japan in Kenya! Every time i see their header on my email i always know its going to be legendary... and so was Japan day! :)

After a few preparations to prep both Artitude and #GirlInLoveWithCulture,  I was set and ready to fire!!!

After a few emails on setting up our security details, we were ready for the day! All cameras set, ready to click away and eager to get a lesson on chopsticks!!! 

The moment my crew and i got to the grounds, we immediately recognized we were in Japanese territory.. The welcome was warm and inviting..

Great welcome by Deputy Ambassador to Japan Mikio Mori who also showed us how to use chopsticks! Thank you Sir! :)


The dignitaries came in, one by one.. All well represented from different countries.. The chief guest being no other than His Excellency former President to Kenya Mwai Kibaki. 

The much anticipated event begun with the beat of the drum, this time not from Africa but from Japan! Kenya, being well represented by a beautiful performance from Nairobi Chamber Chorus.  

The Ambassador of Japan to Kenya H.E  Mr. Tatsushi Terada, gave a great welcome to the guest and pointed out Japan's efforts to strengthen the ties between Kenya and Japan through great initiatives such as (TICAD)- Tokyo International Conference On African Development. He pointed out that the role culture plays is crucial and cannot fail to be emphasized! I couldn't help to "Aha!" He was talking my language!!!! :) 

 http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/africa/ticad/

I was on the look out for familiar faces for an opportunity to say hello in true bowing Japanese bowing style.. 

After his address, i must say i was dying to savor the taste and well, the delicacies from Japan... From the bowing thing, to the Kimono's to... ha! well, the Sushi..mmmh... But, i had to work first, of-course, and get my television interviews before i could do that... The red dot went on,  and my cameras were officially on record... 

The conversations on record were amazing, from dignitary after dignitary, i must say, Japanese people are very warm and inviting.

By the end of the day, i could help but leave the venue with this amazing feeling that Japan, was an incredible place to be!!!!!

Kutoka Kwa Wananchi Wa Japan!!! :)

Arigatou Gozaimasu........ Done with a bow... Of-Course!!!! :) Lots of love Japan... 

Yours,

 #GirlInLoveWithCulture