🪅 World Origami Day: The Beautiful Art of Paper Folding

About this event

Welcome to our World Cultures series. Bangkok is home to people from many different countries, and we’d love to create a welcoming space where anyone can come together to share, learn, and appreciate each other's cultures and traditions that make our world so beautifully diverse. What Is It About? This World Origami Day, we're coming together to explore the beautiful art of paper folding! Whether you'd like to try folding origami for fun, learn a new design, or share your favorite folds with others, everyone is welcome. ☞ Did You Know? ☜ Origami is the traditional Japanese art of transforming a simple sheet of paper into various shapes through folding. According to ancient legend, the crane (tsuru) is a sacred bird that lives for 1,000 years. In Japanese tradition, folding 1,000 paper cranes (senbazuru) is said to bring a special wish, good fortune, and longevity. Its association with making a wish for world peace spread internationally through the story of a young girl who survived the war named Sadako Sasaki. Today, people around the world fold cranes as expressions of peace, hope, and remembrance. November 11 is also observed as Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, and Armistice Day in different countries, making it a meaningful opportunity to honor those who have served, remember those who have been impacted, and reflect on the importance of unity. What To Expect 💌 Wishes: You're welcome to write a personal wish for peace, hope, or a better future inside of your origami paper. 🔖 Origami: Bring your favorite origami designs to fold together, share your skills with others, or learn something new from fellow participants. If you'd like to learn how to fold an origami crane, we'll be happy to teach you! 🪽1,000 Cranes (Optional | 3PM-9PM): For those who feel inspired, join us in starting a community project to fold 1,000 origami cranes as a collective wish for world peace! 💝 You can take your creation home as a gift from us or contribute it to our community celebrating peace and unity. Who Is It For? ✧ Anyone interested in learning about Japanese culture and the art of origami ✧ Anyone who enjoys hands-on creative activities or wants to try something new ✧ Veterans, those who have served, and anyone who wishes to reflect on peace, hope, and our shared humanity This is a free community event. Materials are provided as a gift from the organizer to create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome. Optional contributions to help us maintain our community are always appreciated 🌍💙