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'''Japan Habba''' (Japan Festival) (Kannada: ಜಪಾನ್ ಹಬ್ಬ, Japanese: ジャパン ハッバ) is a cultural exchange program between [[India]]ns and [[Japan]]ese. Started as an annual event in 2005, it aims at showcasing [[Japanese culture]] to all students of [[Japanese language]], and those interested in Japan and its culture under one platform. It has been celebrated in [[Bangalore]] during spring (January–February) of every year.<ref name=toi20111>{{cite news |title=Japan Habba: From the land of the rising sun |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-21/bangalore/28618245_1_japan-habba-japanese-culture-cultural-feast |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103213156/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-21/bangalore/28618245_1_japan-habba-japanese-culture-cultural-feast |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=21 February 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Come, discover the Land of the Rising Sun |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/21/stories/2011022160100200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226071239/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/21/stories/2011022160100200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 February 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=21 February 2011 }}</ref><br />
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The word, "Japan Habba" was coined from two words, 'Japan' and 'Habba', where Habba refers to "Festival" in [[Kannada language]].<br />
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Being an international event, Japan Habba attracts huge audience from across country and from Japan. Japan Habba 2012 was registered for the celebrations of 60th anniversary of Japan-India diplomatic relations.<br />
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== Purpose ==<br />
The sole purpose of Japan Habba is to facilitate, strengthen, and deepen the ties between the people of India and Japan, which is the foundation for relationships.<br />
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== Program overview ==<br />
There are various programs that are part of Japan Habba:<br />
* Karaoke contest<br />
* Group Dance<br />
* Group Song performance<br />
* Comparison of Indian and Japanese culture through a small play<br />
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Apart from celebration programs, a lot of booths are open in Japan Habba:<br />
* Japanese summer clothes ([[Yukata]])<br />
* Japanese tea ceremony ([[Ochakai]])<br />
* Japanese Calligraphy exhibition<br />
* Live calligraphy experience<br />
* Japanese paper folding exhibition ([[Origami]])<br />
* Kanji / Chinese character [[mehndi]]<br />
* Japanese sweet candy<br />
* Disposable chopsticks popper<br />
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==Active organizations ==<br />
Japan Habba is celebrated under the auspices of below organizations.<ref name=toi20111/><br />
# Japan Habba Trust<br />
# Bangalore Japanese Consulate <br />
# Bangalore Japanese Association<br />
# Japan Foundation<br />
# Koyo <br />
# Indo-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Japanese people in India]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://overseasindian.in/2009/june/news/20090106-103513.shtml Japanese dance Bharatanatyam, sing in Kannada] overseasindia.in, June 2009.<br />
* {{cite news |title=Don't miss Japan habba from Sunday|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-30/bangalore/28195930_1_habba-japanese-students-japanese-consulate |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103075111/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-30/bangalore/28195930_1_habba-japanese-students-japanese-consulate |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date= 30 May 2009}}<br />
* {{cite news |title=Japan Habba in City on February 20|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/138442/japan-habba-city-february-20.html |publisher=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=16 February 2011 }}<br />
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[[Category:Culture of Bangalore]]<br />
[[Category:India–Japan relations]]<br />
[[Category:Recurring events established in 2005]]<br />
[[Category:Cultural exchange]]<br />
[[Category:Japan in non-Japanese culture]]<br />
[[Category:Festivals in Karnataka]]<br />
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