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Strings between older people and Japanese arts

Strings between older people and Japanese arts. Azuki Foundation. Azuki Foundation. Azuki Foundation was set up in October 2012 to increase public awareness of the culture and music of Japan. Azuki Foundation’s initial focus is on “culture and wellbeing ”.

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Strings between older people and Japanese arts

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  1. Stringsbetween older people and Japanese arts AzukiFoundation

  2. Azuki Foundation AzukiFoundation was set up in October 2012 to increase public awareness of the culture and music of Japan. Azuki Foundation’s initial focus is on “culture and wellbeing” It will provide workshops for older people using movements and elements unique in Japanese arts and culture, such as Bon dance, Ayatoriand Otedama. David Cameron’s “challenge on dementia” in 2012. The UK has 800,000 people living with dementia. In Japan, there are 4.6 million.

  3. London Borough of Islington Back Ground Thought Traditional Bon DanceCreated original Bon Dance Ran a 5- week Bon dance workshop for older people as part of Big Dance 2012. Introduced “Fukuchiyamaondo” - 16 sts preps of movements - Helpes to prevent dementia(local government’s research) - Men in Islington:thelowest life expectancy in London - Women in Islington: the third lowest (Cultural Matters- A Cultural Strategy for Islington Council 2012- 2015)High rates of physical and mental illness.

  4. Back Ground Bon Dance Provides modest physical exercise Promotes social contact and health Simple, elegant, slow and smooth movements to music. Bon Dance is a traditional Japanese community dance.

  5. Back GroundFeedback Interest from media (ex. Asahi News paper) Great feedback from participants and organisers. Benefits Improves body coordination / Concentration/ Helps create new community groups/ Inspire people’s imagination

  6. New Project 1) OTEDAMA Play individually or in a group Rhythmic and Playful Economical, anywhere, anytime Japanese bean bag juggling Gentle physical movement

  7. New Project 1) OTEDAMA Scientific evidence UK and Japan - New Scientist (UK) reported juggling improves brain activities. - There is an ability to alleviate depression(A Japanese psychologist, Dr Kazuhiko Nakahara) Benefits Improves body posture / Improves coordination / Concentration

  8. New Project 2) AYATORI Cat’s cradle or string figures Visual imagination Play individually or in a group Interactive Economical, anywhere, anytime

  9. New Project 2) AYATORI Scientific evidence- There are clear differences of the brain activity level before and after practicing ayatori(Dr Satomi Noda of St. Mary’s College Nagoya (2009) - The International String Figure Association provides several research on ayatori BenefitsManipulation of the fingers / Imagination / Creativity / Concentration

  10. How we deliver workshop? Basic structure ●Learn sequence of Bon Dance ●Step by step making AYATORI●Practice OTEDAMA ChallengingCreative AccessibleInteractiveGreat fun Creation Sharing For example…●Change from original movements to own movements●Making shapes using by different body parts instead of fingers ●Create New Bon Dance routinesAyatori and Otedama as an art form●Performance

  11. OTEDAMA Creative work<examples>

  12. AYATORI Creative work<examples>

  13. Our Aims Introduce unique Japanese arts and culture Promote health and well-being to help alleviate dementia and depression Stimulate people’s imagination and creativity Provide opportunities to create new communities for people to help avoid isolation Improve self-esteem and confidence Improve sense of physical and mental well-being for older people

  14. Action Plan Community Centres in Islington Project starts September 2013(supported by Award for All, Big Lottery ) Supported by Award for All, Big Lottery

  15. Thank you Azuki Foundationwww.azukifoundation.org

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