Consulate Activities

　　　On April 11, a lecture and demonstration of Kyogen, the traditional art of Japanese satire, was held at the Official Residence of the Consul General. The event showcased the comic stylings of Akira Shigeyama and Doji Shigeyama, two seasoned performers from Japan who actively demonstrate Kyogen around the world. The two masters were in Hawaii as guest lecturers for the Kyogen Project being hosted by the University of Hawaii Department of Theater and Dance. Although the demonstration was performed exclusively in Japanese, the humorous display overcame all language barriers, and the venue was overflowing with smiles and laughter by the end of the day.