All conference attendees are invited to the Welcome Reception held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, in "Heian Jingu Shrine" with the famous giant red gate "Ootorii", To enjoy a walk in the beautiful garden of "Heian Jingu Shrine" in advance of the Welcome Reception at the "Heian Jingu Kaikan" located near the exit of the garden, every attendee must get an APMC 2002 ID item at the desk in front of the red gate of "Ootenmon", which is behind "Ootorii", and enter the garden of the shrine. The entrance to the garden is at the left side of the shrine.
Bus transportation from the conference place of "Kyoto Kokusai Kaikan" to "Heian Jingu Shrine", will be available for all of the attendees. After the reception, there will be buses returning to "Kyoto Kokusai Kaikan" that stop at several major hotels.
"Heian Jingu Shrine" is the most representative Shinto shrine in Kyoto. The Shrine, erected in 1895 in commemoration of Kyoto's 1,100th anniversary, was dedicated to "Kammu", the 50th Emperor who established Kyoto as the capital of Japan at the end of the 8th century. It was patterned after Emperor Kammu's Imperial Palace.
"Heian", which literally means "peace and tranquility", was the ancient name of Kyoto. The vermilion structures with their green roofs reflect the influence of Chinese palace architecture of the T'ang Dynasty, which flourished in the 8th century. The garden at the rear of the shrine is well known for its weeping cherry trees, maple trees, azaleas, irises and waterlilies.
Celebrating the successful start of the APMC 2002, the Opening Ceremony will be held from 10:50 a.m. to 0:30 p.m. in Room A on Wednesday, November 20. A declaration and brief report by the APMC 2002 Steering Committee Chairperson and congratulatory addresses by invited representatives of sponsoring organizations as well as IEEE MTT-S President and representatives from many countiries are scheduled at the beginning of the ceremony. Then, we will immediately move to the Keynote Address given by Dr. Makoto Nagao, President of Kyoto University. The title is "Communication Technology and Culture", being fit for the ancient capital, Kyoto.
Would you like to enjoy a tea ceremony between your busy sessions or booths? The tea ceremony will be held for all APMC 2002 attendees and exhibitors.
Ladies wearing traditional Japanese-kimonos will serve you a bowl of green tea "maccha" and a Japanese-style confection "okashi". You can enjoy the atmosphere of the tea ceremony: the gentle bubbling sound of water in a teakettle, the fragrance of incense, the lovely flower arrangements, and the artistic calligraphy on a scroll hanging in the alcove.
The way of the tea ceremony "Chado" is a Japanese cultural tradition. In the 16th century, Mr. Rikyu Sen established the foundations of "Chado", where one should respect everyone without the distinction of status or rank. That is, the spiritual aspect is most important in "Chado". The culture of "Chado" has greatly influenced various aspects of Japanese culture such as architecture, gardening, textiles, food and cooking. We have good quality green tea and excellent confections in the Kyoto area. It is our pleasure that we provide you with everything you need.
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2002
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Tea ceremony house "Hosho-an" in the Garden of Kyoto International Conference Hall
Tickets : 500 yen per person at the registration desk.
Tea Ceremony House- “Hosho-an”
The APMC 2002 Banquet will be held on Wednesday, November 21 in the Prince Hall of the Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a wonderful buffet style dinner and memorable traditional entertainment performed in the authentic Kyoto style. The Banquet will provide the occasion for all the conference participants to meet and enjoy themselves in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Celebrating the success of APMC 2002, a greeting by the Conference Chairperson, will be made, followed by the ceremony of "Kagamiwari", in which a large barrel of "Sake" (Japanese rice-wine) is opened by wooden hammers. The APMC 2002 Microwave Prize will be given to the winners, who will be selected by the Prize Committee from all the presented papers. As a special entertainment, the Banquet features traditional Japanese dances performed by professional female entertainers, called "Geiko" and "Maiko" (apprentice "Geiko"), who are magnificently dressed in traditional silk "Kimono" (native Japanese costume). After dinner, a variety of classical and modern songs will be played on the "Koto", a traditional 13-string musical instrument with an elegant sound. So, join us for an unforgettable wonderful evening!
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