Festival of the East at the Mostra d'Oltremare: program, prices, advice, how to get there

In Naples for the first time the Festival del'Oriente to discover traditions, ceremonies, rites, dances, songs, therapies of the Rising Sun!

For the first time the Orient Festival will take place in Napoli during two weekends that are very interesting. From 11 to 13 e from the 18 to the 20 September 2015, the Mostra d'Oltremare it will be the location of an event in which it will be possible to discover the most important traditions of the Rising Sun, fully experiencing a culture so far from ours, but at the same time very fascinating.

Between shows, traditional ceremonies, bazar, photographic exhibitions, traditional cuisine, concerts, dances, martial arts, therapies, yoga, meditation and much more, you will fully immerse yourself in the magic of India, China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and many other oriental countries.

Let's find out all the details of the event together.

Program of the Festival of the East

Traditional ceremonies

Among the most interesting events are those dedicated to the traditional ceremonies of the ancient and modern East. You go from the kimono dressing different tea ceremonies, passing through the art ofIkebana to that of paper, as well as Chinese calligraphy. These are just some of the ceremonies you can take part in, discovering, for example, what is the right way to serve tea in different Asian countries and what rites to follow, or the meaning of the different cut flower arrangements (Ikebana) or the code of honor of the legendaries samurai.

Traditional dances and songs

The performances of traditional folklore will best represent what is the union between ancient East and modern East. We will witness the colorful dances, like the dance of the dragon, the Lion dance, Indonesian dance, with typical Japanese songs and dances Bollywood dance, at the suggestive sword dance, at the Tibetan dances, a those of the fans and much more.

Bazaar

The fragrant and colorful oriental bazaars will be a fundamental part of the festival. You will be able to wander among "markets" rich in fabrics, Candles, oils, carpets, tapestries, minerals, Chinese boxes, tea, natural products, incense, kimonos, sari a total of well 109 booth.

Holi Festival

There will be many shows that will be organized every day, such as the traditional Japanese drum concert and the suggestive dance of lions on poles, but one of the most interesting will be the Holi Festival. It's a typical holiday of the Hindu religion dedicated to joy of life, triumph of good over evil, the desire to be with others, to play and laugh. Encourage harmony between peoples and it will be a colorful party, with lots of music to dance to. The rules to follow: paint your face and body with many colors and have fun!

Yoga and Massages

Of course, a large space dedicated to yoga and all its forms cannot be missing. You will discover dozens of holistic practices that elevate the spirit and relax body and mind. Among the most interesting practices: traditional Indian Yoga, Chinese Yoga, Indonesian Yoga and the novelties of Japanese Yoga and Tibetan Yoga. But they will also be there Karma Yoga, Siddhi-Yoga, Mantra Yoga, lo Shaolin monks' yoga and the modern Yoga of laughter e Yoga in flight. Even children can try yoga dedicated to them.

Health and Wellness Fair

The Health and Wellness Fair It will offer different treatments and massages made by Masters of massage. You can also try different types of techniques such as shiatsu, Ayurveda, plantar and facial reflexology, kinesiology and much more.

Martial arts

Competitions, exhibitions, competitions, but also seminars and demonstrations on the most widespread oriental martial arts, as well as demonstration shows with o Masters of Martial Arts and the most important Combat Sports in the world.

Gastronomy

There will be well- restaurants 18 which will offer typical cuisine of the eastern countries where you can taste Indian dishes, Thais, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Tibetans, Vietnamese, Sinhalese, among others. But there will also be places with non-oriental dishes and also vegetarians and vegan, like pizzas, hamburgers, corncobs, coffee.

The complete program can be consulted on site of the Festival of the East.

Our recommendations

We want to recommend some events not to be missed at the Orient Festival:

• Chinese tea ceremony: called Kung fu cha, "tea prepared with care and attention", it implies the same kind of commitment that must be in athletic training and martial arts. Arranged the cups, the water is boiled in the teapot and poured into the cups which in turn will be emptied into the adjacent cups, in order to preheat them. The tea leaves are placed in the teapot and the water is poured into it, pouring it back into the cups from the first to the last and vice versa. These will be emptied again and the procedure will be repeated up to 6 times, showing every detail to the participants.
• Mandala: it is a process by which Buddhists believe that the cosmos formed from its center. It contains a complex symbolism and is represented with articulated geometric figures. In the Festival, 6 Monks from the Samten Choeling Monastery in Varanasi will build a spectacular mandala with colored sand by arranging the grains calmly, taking 2 days. The third day will be destroyed with a fascinating ceremony, because according to tradition this gesture represents transience, but also rebirth.
• Origami: the art of paper folding is both a technique, an art and a game. Participants will be shown how to create original and wonderful shapes using only paper, imagination and hands. Everyone will become an artist managing to create truly amazing animals, characters, flowers and objects.
• Taiko: the evocative concert of Japanese drums with the performance of the most famous group in Japan, the Masa Daiko. Centuries ago, Taiko was used to intimidate enemies, so it is very powerful, but today it is also played at religious and other festivals.

How to Get There:

Cars

Coming from the ring road, take the Fuorigrotta exit, continue along via Cinthia and follow the signs for Piazzale Tecchio. The entrance is a 5 minute walk.

Metro and Cumana

• Metro Line 2: get off at Campi Flegrei station. Entrance to 5 min on foot.
• Cumana: get off at the Mostra station. Entrance to 5 minutes on foot.

Train

Get off at Campi Flegrei station, the exhibition is at 5 minutes on foot.

Bus

Get off at the parking in piazzale Tecchio with one of the following buses: 180,181, 615, C1, C2, C6, C7, C8 and R6.

Tickets

Prezzi:

• full entry: 10€
• reduced admission: € 8 for children from 5 to 10 years and handicapped people with disabilities 100% certified by green sheet or asl certificate.
• free: children under the 5 years

Where to buy:

• online: the ticket can also be purchased directly on the web
• at the cash desks at the entrance

What is included:

With the ticket you have access to all areas of the Oriental Festival, to the various workshops, to all the events of the five internal stages, to attend the conferences held by professionals of each discipline, to discover all the cultural areas set up to represent the various countries of the East.

Information on the Festival of the East

When: from 11 to 13 and from 18 to 20 September 2015
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, Viale Kennedy, 54
Timetables: from 11.00 am to 24.30 pm
Info: 3335756460 | 3335756621 | Official website