Kimono showcased

National

JAPAN Ambassador to PNG Morio Matsumoto and wife Yoko hosted a two-day event to demonstrate the traditional wear kimono in Port Moresby last week.
Matsumoto said the purpose of hosting the event was to give a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, and continue to promote people-to-people contact and foster much closer friendship and mutual understanding between countries.
The history and explanation of kimono was presented followed by a demonstration of the proper way of wearing the kimono. The event was attended by representatives of the government, diplomatic missions, hotel and airline industry, sporting associations, educational institutions, international organisations and businesses.