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Japanese embassy in Colombo hosts Origami workshop
The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka held an Origami workshop on Feb. 07, 2025 to promote the traditional Japanese art of paper folding among Sri Lankans.
The event was held at the Embassy with a Japanese Origami expert – Mr. Higashi Katsukawa as the lead instructor of the workshop.
The workshop was attended by participants including Mr. Reza Dilshard Kareem, Founder and President of the Origami Folders Association of Sri Lanka (OFASL), who enjoyed the opportunity to learn intricate origami techniques and explore the beauty of this traditional Japanese art form.
This initiative is a further step in strengthening cultural ties between Japan and Sri Lanka, while promoting local interest in origami.
