Tanzaku are narrow strips of paper on which people in Japan write their wishes and hang them from branches, a tradition tied to Tanabata, the star festival. The Momiji, or Japanese maple, carries its own meaning. Its autumn leaves stand for change and for finding beauty in the turning of the seasons.
At the festival organized by Woxsen Japan Centre, Woxsen scholars brought the two together, hanging their own tanzaku on a Momiji. It is a small ritual that asks for reflection, a wish written by hand and shared with the community.
Originally shared by: Prof. Konrad Gunesch, Executive Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
Initiator and Coordinator: Dr. Brundaban Mishra, Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Director, Woxsen Japan Centre, Woxsen University
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