Last week, as a part of our Japanese class, we were visited by Leanne O'Sullivan from Kimono House. Both Year 9 Japanese classes were able to take part in this experience and spend some time learning about this traditional Japanese dress.
We started with learning about the history and tradition behind the kimonos and yukatas. Kimonos are a type of traditional dress in Japan, usually worn on special occasions and vary due to age and status. Kimonos are quite formal and are usually made of silk. However, yukatas are the more casual version of a kimono and they're worn in summer, due to them being made with cotton. The yukatas and kimonos are then secured around the waist with an obi (waistband).
With the help of Leanne, we learnt how to put on a yukata with an obi. We had a lot of fun dressing each other up and tying the obi around each other. It was a good experience that allowed us to enjoy Japanese in a different manner and to learn more about culture and tradition in Japan. It was a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience for all of us.
Philippa M 9A & Emily W 9B
