Tradition for the future - Coexistence without dependence | ToyToy (Motoi Ogawa) | TEDxSapporo скачать в хорошем качестве

Tradition for the future - Coexistence without dependence | ToyToy (Motoi Ogawa) | TEDxSapporo

Despite living with an inferiority complex stemming from ethnic differences Motoi Ogawa (ToyToy) made tremendous efforts in joining the Ainu and Japanese cultures through spreading traditional Ainu patterns and taking pride in the Ainu tradition. He has succeeded in going beyond ethnic differences to strengthen bonds between humans. When he was able to feel gratitude towards everything that was around him from the bottom of his heart, he knew he had found his place. Heir to the culture of the Ainu tradition/Traditional Ainu paper cutout artist, Ainu pattern designer/Ainu roots musician, Successor of Ainu traditional dance Born in 1972 and raised in an Ainu community, he was introduced to the art of traditional Ainu paper cutouts at a very young age. His works are a harmony of the Ainu and Japanese cultures involving Washi and Chiyogami patterns, both traditional Japanese styles of paper. His designs are reputed for their vibrance of energy. He is the successful founder of Ainu Design Products. As a Tonkori (Five-stringed Japanese harp from Sakhalin) and Mukkuri (Ainu bamboo jaw harp) artist. He conducts workshops on Upopo singing, Rimse dancing and paper cutout art at daycare centers nursing homes and other educational institutions. He projects revolve around the hands-on belief he himself has been given that "handing down the gift of our ancestors to future generations will contribute in molding the tradition of Hokkaido into the future." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx