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HAYY MATSURI
Art Jameel presents the second edition of Hayy Matsuri, a large cultural festival promoting and celebrating Japanese and Saudi tradition, culture and arts in a contemporary and interactive way!
This year, Hayy Matsuri is back bigger and better with exclusive performances by Japanese music project Electronicos Fantasticos! and sound artist Daisuke Tanabe, both making their debut in Saudi Arabia. Taking inspiration from nature, everyday objects, sound and technology, the festival celebrates innovative and compelling ideas by pairing Japanese and Saudi artists including DesertF!sh, Akram Ali and Abstract crew to collaborate musically, explore and reimagine memories from the past, present and future through repurposed electrical appliances, transformative audio and visuals and soundscapes from Japan and Jeddah.
The public programme also features a diverse open market of local and Japanese creatives, brands and F&B supported by Monochrome community, film screenings, adult and children workshops focusing on manga, fan art illustration, calligraphy, origami and poetry, as well as a cosplay competition, board games zone, printmaking activation, photography and traditional live demonstrations celebrating Japanese cultural and artistic practices.
The festival is free and open to all – running from Thursday 9 until Saturday 11 January 2025 from 5 – 10pm at Hayy Jameel, Jeddah.
Hayy Matsuri is in partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and the Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah in celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Participants include Amyz Rugz, Arabian Food Corporation, Ashliox, DarkSpin Studio, Dons Apparel, Geeks.le, Hakawi, Hanamaru, J Sweets, Layali K Jewelry, Lavender’s Shop, Maria.Ato, Matcha Aya, Memento, Momo The Wagashi, Moon Art club, Onigiri Bites, Onseii No Sekai, Pxl Photobooth, Random 3D, Reisha, SMFN, Sumi Image, Taiyo, The Boba Bar, Triad, Waste Money, Yamatcha and more!
Get ready for the countdown to Hayy Matsuri!
| Ongoing Daily 5 – 10 PM |
SHOP, EAT & ENJOY | Hayy Markets: from Jeddah to Japan
Authentic and fusion-inspired F&B Live Demonstrations – Ikebana, Mochi-tsuki, Washoku and traditional tea ceremony Fenaa Hayy |
| INTERACT & ENJOY | The art of cosplay by Geeks Sekai community
Printing zone by Dons Apparel and Random 3D Salat Hayy |
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| WATCH | Hayy Matsuri Film Programme at Hayy Cinema Hayy Cinema 1 and 2 |
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| LEARN & CREATE | Walk-in Activities from 5 – 9 PM Hayy Explorers |
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| EXPLORE | We Saw an Endless Cycle Exhibition Hayy Arts |
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| PLAY | Board Games zone by JED Board Games and White Table
Roof terrace |
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| ENJOY | Rendez-vous with French & Japanese cinema at Hayy Cinema with Alliance Française (first floor)
Japanese bread and fluffy pancakes at Aysh Academy and La Boutique Cafe (roof terrace) And the rest of the Hayy Residents including Al-Mohtaraf, Fennec, Homegrown Market and Sofia’s Bistro on the ground and first floor |
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Opening remarks by Art Jameel and the Consul General of Japan in Jeddah 5pm Saha |
Live Demos
Ikebana 6 – 6:30pm Traditional Tea Ceremony 6:30 – 7pm Fenaa Hayy |
Open session and music performances
Electronicos Fantasticos! Daisuke Tanabe Saha |
| Open Session
Manga Drawing: The Heroes’ Story by Mohamed Almadan First-come, first-served basis |
Workshops
Origami and Poetry All about Manga! First-come, first-served basis |
Workshop Colour Wall by Azee First-come, first-served basis |
| Live Demos
Ikebana Traditional Tea Ceremony Mochi-tsuki Washoku Fenaa Hayy |
Music performances and open session Daisuke Tanabe DesertF!sh Daisuke Tanabe & DesertF!sh Electronicos Fantasticos! featuring Saudi percussion group Saha |
Workshop
Illuminate Your Space: Shoji lamp making by Miffydesign First-come, first-served basis |
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Workshop Fan Art Illustration: Techniques & Tips by Rahaf Shujaa First-come, first-served basis |
Workshop Thread & Paper: Registration required, from here HERE Hayy Explorers |
Workshop Colour Wall by Azee First-come, first-served basis |
| Workshop (pre-festival opening)
Making nature prints by sun photography! by Virocode & the Artsy Lobby First-come, first-served basis |
Live Demos Ikebana 6 – 6:30pm Mochi-tsuki 7 – 7:30pm Washoku 7:30 – 8pm Fenaa Hayy |
Dance and Music Performances
Akram Ali 6 – 6:30pm Electronicos Fantasticos! 7:30 – 8:30pm Abstract Crew 9 – 9:30pm Saha |
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Botanical Blueprints by UV Lights! First-come, first-served basis |
Cosplay competition by 8 – 9pm |
Workshop Registration required, from here HERE |
| Workshop Colour Wall by Azee 6 – 9pmFirst-come, first-served basis Hayy Studios 1 |
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