A Japanese exchange student from Akita International University (AIU) held a special lecture to demonstrate and teach shodo (Japanese Calligraphy). Having done shodo for 10 years, he engaged the students with his shodo experiences and doing shodo as a child.
After the AIU student’s demonstration, Dickinson students had the opportunity to try shodo themselves. Since this was a first-time experience for many students, they were so excited and had a wonderful time.
The East Asian Studies department hosted an event to introduce sado (Japanese tea ceremony) to students interested in Japanese culture. In the event, Dickinson students could observe a sado demonstration performed by a Japanese member of the Carlisle community.
The Dickinson College Library and East Asian Studies Department hosted weekly ikebana demonstrations led by members of the Harrisburg International Ikebana Chapter.
This wonderful display of ikebana, or Japanese flower arrangement, was beautifully located outside of the East Asian Studies room of the Dickinson College Library.