2025/10/14

At the 25 year anniversary of the Bulgarian Haiku Union, I read three haiku in Japanese and translated them into Bulgarian, then I performed a small scale shodo performance writing the phrase 飛翔 "Hishou" - Soaring, wishing to the union that it will continue to fly high like a dragon. At the same event the chairman of the Bulgarian haiku union, prepared a traditional Japanese card as a gift to the Japanese embassy in Bulgaria. Our guest of honor the cultural attaché  of Japan Kento Muraki-san accepted the gift . This traditional card was made by me, and its one of the highest honors i have recieved as part of the Bulgarian Haiku Union. 

The recital featured both the oldest member of the union, who is 94 years old and yours truly, the youngest member of the union. It also had a beautiful live performance of the song "Sakura Sakura" by the chairman Dilyana Georgieva whose Japanese pronunciation I tutored in preparation for the event. 

Alongside the wonderful atmosphere wine and treats were also served, as well as the new union leaflets designed by me were given to the guests. There was also a table that held books and art made by other union members, for sale as well as the unions yearly calendar, this year designed by me.