Kamishibai is storytelling with pictures on a small wooden stage (butai). The name itself suggests that it is a Japanese theatrical form: kami means paper in Japanese and shibai means theatre, drama. A typical (Japanese) Japanese kamishibai has a different number of pictures: simple kamishibai for children may have only five or seven, but usually kamishibai have 12 to 16 pictures. These, similar to comics, are shown to the audience one after the other during the story. It is important that the pictures show the most important and interesting parts of the story as imaginatively as possible.
Between May 10 and 12, 2018, the Slovenian Theatre Institute (SLOGI), the Zapik Society and the Kamishibaj Society of Slovenia, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education of the University of Primorska, the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television of the University of Ljubljana, the Department of Asian Studies of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana and the Embassy of Japan in Slovenia, are preparing the international symposium The Art of Kamishibaj, Word of Image and Image of Word.
The symposium will focus on the phenomenon of kamishibai theatre, which, in the era of digitalisation and globalisation, enables authentic communication and the possibility of realising artistic freedom in direct confrontation with the spectator. In the modern, globalised and digitalised world, kamishibai offers the possibility of interesting analogue, creative, artistic and interpersonal communication. As an original Japanese art form, kamishibai is given different interpretations in terms of content and form in different cultures. Its minimalist and syncretic form also raises numerous questions – not only for creators, but also for experts and researchers from various fields. The symposium is the central event of SLOGI in the European Year of Cultural Heritage and establishes a dialogue between different cultures and interpretations of cultural heritage.
International Symposium Program
MAY 10 – SUMMARIES AND BIOGRAPHIES
MAY 11 – SUMMARIES AND BIOGRAPHIES
MAY 12 – SUMMARIES AND BIOGRAPHIES
The working language of the symposium is English. In accordance with the provisions of Article 25 of the Act on the Public Use of the Slovenian Language, Slovenian is provided at the informational level.
Within the framework evening program of the symposium There will also be a variety of kamishibai events with KAMIŠIBAJ WITH SHOWS. FREE ADMISSION!:
Thursday, May 10th at 6 p.m.
Kamishibai performances for children
Friends on a Rainy Day and Other Stories with the Zapik Theatre.
Friday, May 11th at 7:30 PM
International Kamishibai Open
A selection of Slovenian and international kamishibai with kamishibaikers from Japan to the USA.
Friday, May 11th at 10 p.m.
Night program – kamishibai for adults
A selection of kamishibai performances intended for adult audiences (16+).
Saturday, May 12th at 7:30 PM
Kamishibai performances
A selection of Slovenian kamishibai.
May 9, 2018 At the initiative of the Kamishibaj Association of Slovenia, a nationwide Kamishibaj marathon will also be held. Play Kamishibaj! – anyone, anywhere can participate! More
May 9, 2018 will be within the project He is watching.(l)looking for professional training was also held Kamishibai and creative storytelling. More
The international symposium is organized by the Slovenian Theatre Institute, the Zapik Society and the Kamishibaj Society of Slovenia in cooperation with the Faculty of Education of the University of Primorska, the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television of the University of Ljubljana, the Department of Asian Studies of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana and the Embassy of Japan in Slovenia.
