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Sakura project – Coton Orchard
Last year I had the honour to attend a Sakura planting event in the beautiful historical Coton orchard just outside of Cambridge. Their annual Blossom Day was organised in association with the Japan-UK Sakura project (https://japanuksakura.org/) that celebrates the friendship between Japan and the UK. It was a magical day among the old, blooming…
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What is sumi-e?
Ok. So. What is sumi-e about? Sumi-e (aka suibokuga/shui mo hua/水墨畫/Chinese/Japanese ink painting) is an ancient traditional art form, originally from China. Rooted in Zen philosophy, it is a mindful and meditative practice of being present in the moment. Every brushstroke is an intentional and unrepeatable expression of the soul.Yes, you have one “shot”…