This festival started from Russia, and now it covers all around the world by peace. I was the host of 2004 in Korea
If you want more about this, see the festuval pictures in 'history' part.I wish many origaminists take part in this festival.
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2005 Origami Peace Tree Festival Japan
"The World Peace"
- IN MEMORY OF AKIRA YOSHIZAWA -
Motto:
Origami unites the hearts of people around the world.
Let's fold Origami and make friends.
Purpose of the Exhibition:
We love Origami as a symbol of peace,
We wish to promote and elevate Origami as a world art.
The Organizer and the Host:
NPO Corporation Tokyo Ours Promoting Conference
"The Citizen's Festival"
International Origami Society
1st Festival in Tokyo
Date:
August 28th (Sun) - August 31st (Wed) 2005
Location:
The Exhibition Hall, Tokyo Geijutsu-gekijo
Organized by:
International Origami Society
NPO Tokyo "OURS" Suishin Kyogikai
(NPO Tokyo "OURS" Promoting Conference)
2nd Festival in Kyoto
Date:
September 3rd (Sat) - September 25th (Sun) 2005
Location:
"Kensoin" temple (Director: Masahiro Inui)
163 Ichijo-kudaru, Onmae-dori, Kamikyo-ku, Kyoto
Organized by:
International Origami Society
International Origami Society, Kyoto Branch
Guidelines for Participants
The Deadline:
Please sent the model or models by June 30, 2005
Mail address:
International Origami Society
P.O.Box 3 Ogikubo, Tokyo, 167-8691
Japan
Email contact for questions:
shiokawa@db3.so-net.ne.jp (Makoto Shiokawa)
Requirements for models:
1. Number of models: 1-3
2. No cutting or painting
3. Size within 25cm x 25cm x 25cm
4. Number of sheets per model: 1 or 2
5. Type or print in English on a card: Name of creator and folder, address, name of the Society or group represented
6. No string or thread necessary
7. Clearly indicate "Origami Peace Tree Japan 2005" on the package when you send it.
8. According to the rules of OPT all Origami models of the OPT festival became property of the hosts. They will not be returned after the exhibitions in Tokyo and Kyoto.
9. Diplomas and booklets will be sent to all participants by mail.