Asian Ambassadors’ Wives Association Geneva (AAWAG) Asian Festival 2024 (6 June 2024)
2024/6/11
On 6 June, the Asian Ambassadors’ Wives Association Geneva (AAWAG) hosted a charity event —Asian Festival 2024— at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). On the day, AAWAG members and the Permanent Missions of approximately 30 Asian countries came together around the theme of “Weaves of Asia” to put on exhibitions, cultural performances, and a fashion show.
The Permanent Mission of Japan showcased Japanese culture with a display of an uchikake (an elaborate silk robe covered with embroidered flowers and cranes, worn over a kimono), video clips of Japan, and a selection of Japanese food and drinks.
The proceeds from this event will go toward supporting people in need in Gaza.
The Permanent Mission of Japan showcased Japanese culture with a display of an uchikake (an elaborate silk robe covered with embroidered flowers and cranes, worn over a kimono), video clips of Japan, and a selection of Japanese food and drinks.
The proceeds from this event will go toward supporting people in need in Gaza.
Japanese food & drinks and uchikake display The snacks and drinks on offer proved popular with visitors
Flags of participating countries AAWAG members and visitors to the event