An  extra special, action packed day to suit the entire family at Chiddingstone Castle Bank Holiday Monday 30th August.

To further spread the word of our exciting and unique collection of Japanese artefacts and ancient armour, we are thrilled to be welcoming Mr Nakagawa, an old style Bushido samurai, who is visiting from Japan - especially for our Japanese Festival Day.  Mr Nakagawa will demonstrate the art of Tameshigiri (the samurai art of cutting with a sword) and also perform the traditional Tea Ceremony, to display the samurai's artistic and gentle side.  The day will also include Taiko Drumming demonstrations and workshops (for 8yrs+) with Liz Walters from Taiko School in London (visit their website www.taikoschool.com).   Don't miss the display of ancient Bonsai trees, the opportunity to try your hand at calligraphy, origami, the Japanese board game of Go and not to be mention sushi demonstrations and Japanese food to taste.  Certainly a day not to be missed!

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