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Japan organises Design Festa art festival
Oct 24, 2019
Tokyo (Japan), Oct 24 (ANI): Tokyo is well-known for its cultural and art museums, but there are also festivals where working professionals and amateurs can show their art work. Design Festa is an art festival where over 12,000 artists gather twice a year to showcase their art. Many visitors come to see the diverse art, design, and craft of the exhibitors. Some exhibitors dress in costumers and some exhibitors are playful with the visitors. Artists showing a new take on Japanese art gave live painting demonstrations as well. The festival is held in a large exhibition hall that can pack as many as 2000 booths, 6000 exhibitors in the summer, and 5000 booths, and 18,000 exhibitors in the spring, and autumn, at a larger exhibit hall. Besides Japanese artists, there are International artists who also exhibit their work. Some artists are developing their community in Japan. There are booths where visitors can participate in arts and crafts. At one booth, one could make a traditional Japanese fan. Artists get inspiration from the creativity at the festival. Visitors enjoyed this indoor festival. Visitors also enjoyed performances from musicians and comedians throughout the day. In spite of comfortable air condition, this event was surrounded by enthusiasm and fever.