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和趣味 / Wa shumi: Japanese hobbies in Sandon, 1942–44

February 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Free
This year’s BC Heritage Week theme is “Pastimes in Past Times.” Please join the Sandon Historical Society for a Heritage Week event exploring the various Japanese hobbies – or 和趣味 (Wa shumi) – that were practiced during the Nikkei internment in Sandon, 1942–1944. The event will be held at Sandon’s K&S Station on BC Family Day, Monday, February 17, at 1 pm.
We will briefly discuss the internment in Sandon before turning to the Wa shumi that were practiced within the Japanese-Canadian community there and other area internment sites in the 1940s. While some hobbies may be familiar such as haiku, origami and judo, we will introduce other lesser known pastimes practiced in Sandon such as shigingo and kendo. There will be some demonstrations and attendees can try their hand at several activities after the presentation.
Seating in the K&S Station will be limited so most folks should be prepared to stand and, while it will be heated inside, please dress warmly.
On behalf of the Sandon Historical Society, we hope to see you there!

Details

Date:
February 17
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/Sandonmuseum

Organizer

Sandon Historical Society
Phone
1 833-501-1700
Email
sandonmuseum@netidea.com
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Venue

Sandon K&S Station
Cody Road
Sandon, BC V0G 1S0 Canada
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Phone
18335011700