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1) To learn how traditions are trying to revive in many ways in this era of globalization (Focusing mainly on Traditional Attires to see those efforts)
2) To learn how to achieve the sustainability of traditions
3) To learn how local products have been modified to meet with Globalization’s trends
4) To brainstorm the positive and negative effects of Globalization on traditional products
Site Visits (in Japan)
Site Visits (in Japan)
Kodaiji Temple
Kodaiji Temple
Kodai-Ji Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect (one of the Buddhist religions) in Kyoto city. It was founded in 1605 by Nene, the wife of the late Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Due to political considerations, the temple was financially supported by Ieyasu Tokugawa, and its spectacular was magnificent, but some buildings have been lost due to fires that have occurred frequently since 1789. Some of the remaining buildings have been designated as national important cultural properties by the Japanese Government.
Nishijin-Ori Kaikan
Nishijin-Ori Kaikan
In Nishijin-Ori Kaikan, in addition to the exhibition of introduction of Nishijin-Ori and its history, “Kimono show” which introduces the beauty of traditional Japanese costumes kimono is held everyday. Also, visitors can enjoy seeing the production of Nishijin-Ori and try to make it in a short time. You will be impressed with the beauty and sophisticated skills of traditional Nishijin-Ori.
Site Visits (in Mandalay)
Site Visits (in Mandalay)
UKK
UKK
Every different nationality has its own culture and its own traditional costume. UKK suggests that it's our generation's responsibility to preserve and prolong this valuable tradition. It is also creating job opportunities for over 300 local people and running the whole team with the experts. UKK has been manufacturing longyi for decades since hundreds of years ago in order for both Myanmar men and women to be able to understand the culture and value of traditional dresses. Moreover, the genuine contribution of UKK is also impressive in which they donate some of the profits to voiceless and helpless people who are in need.
YK Collections
YK Collections
YK Collections Social Enterprise offers Myanmar traditional handicrafts. Its objectives include 1) promoting a niche market for local innovative products and by-products, 2) developing value-added products to create sustainable jobs for local community, 3) supporting local artisan to create significant and value added local products, 4) developing awareness and training program to understand the value of local products, and 5) creating a platform for better engagement and to address current social economic challenges within the community. It also empowers local artisans by consulting their designs which can sell at international markets to get sustainable income.
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