[First Performance in Japan] A symposium by South African photography and music artists and a concert by a Grammy-winning album artist will be held on Sunday, April 19th at the modern underground hall of Higashi Honganji, one of the world's largest wooden buildings!
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On Sunday, April 19, 2026, KYOTOPHONIE will host a special program focusing on South African culture and music at Higashi Honganji, one of the world's largest wooden structures. The event will feature the Japan premiere of the South African treasure "Msaki x Tubatsi" and a free symposium with figures like Siyabulela Mandela, offering a multi-faceted look at contemporary South Africa. This new artistic experience aims to transcend borders and genres, bringing harmony to a divided world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Where will the special program focused on South African culture and music be held?
- A: It will be held in the modern underground hall of Higashi Honganji, one of the world's largest wooden buildings.
- Q: When is the special program by KYOTOPHONIE scheduled to take place?
- A: The special program is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
- Q: Who are the co-representatives and co-directors of KYOTOGRAPHIE and KYOTOPHONIE?
- A: The co-representatives and co-directors are Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi.
- Q: Which South African musical artists will make their Japan debut at this event?
- A: The South African musical duo Msaki x Tubatsi will make their Japan debut at this event.
- Q: What is the common theme of the KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026?
- A: The common theme of the photography festival for the year 2026 is 'EDGE'.