[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: When and where will the special program focused on South African culture and music be held?
- A: It will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the underground space of Higashi Honganji.
- Q: Who is making their Japan debut during this special program in the underground space?
- A: South Africa's treasure, Msaki x Tubatsi, will make their Japan debut at the historic temple.
- Q: What is the URL website address provided in the text to purchase tickets for the event?
- A: You can purchase tickets for the event through the Peatix link at https://kp-msaki-tubatsi.peatix.com/.
- Q: What is the common theme of the KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026?
- A: The common theme of the festival is "EDGE," to which the concurrent special program responds.
- Q: Who visited South Africa in the summer of 2025 to choose it as a focus for the theme?
- A: Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, co-representatives and co-directors, visited South Africa.