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March 3rd (Fri) - June 4th (Sun)
The Splendour of Viennese Art and Music
−Grand Toit, Masuda City
A look at the plendour of the Viennese Court,
introducing Music and Art from the turn of the
century, beginning with the works of Gustav
Klimt. The exhibition also features a display of
stage costumes.
March 20th (Mon) - April 16th (Sun)
Matsue Castle Festival
−Matsue Castle, Matsue
City
A festival celebrating the blooming of Matsue
City’s symbol, the Camellia, followed by the
blooming of Cherry blossoms.
Entry Free
April 1st (Sat) - May 31st (Wed)
Izumo and Tamatsukuri Art Festival
−Tamatsukuri Onsen
Works by artists from Tamatsukuri will be
displayed all around the Spa town of
Tamatsukuri-Onsen turning the entire town into a
gallery.
Inquiries: Tamatsukuri Tourism Association
TEL: 0852-62-3300
April 15th (Sat)
Mine-Ji (Temple) Fire Festival
−Mine Ji Unnan City, Mitoya
A ritual to burn away the worldly desires and sins
of the participants
TEL: 0854-45-2245
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| May |
April 1st (Sat) - Sept 30th (Sat)
Swimming Cattle
−Chibu Shima, Chibu mura
The return of an ancient method of moving cattle used in ancient times. Come and see the cows swimming from island to island. If time permits there will also be the opportunity to feed the cows yourself and savour the more relaxed pace of island life.
TEL: 08514-8-2272 |
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| June |
June 16th (Fri) - June 25th (Sun)
Changing Perspectives
−Matsue City, Karakoro kobo
An exhibition of artworks created by foreign
residents of Shimane Prefecture.
Entry Free
June 28th (Wed) - July 9th (Sun)
Changing Perspectives
−Hamada City, Hamada Children’s Museum
(Hamada sekai kodomo bijutsukan)
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The Shimanean is a publication of the International Affairs Division of Shimane Prefecture and the Shimane International Center. The views expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors. The Shimanean may be sent free of charge to all interested parties.
Editor:Tim Mansfield Copy Editor:Alicia Stevens Comments and enquiries may be made to Tim Mansfield, at:
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