May 23rd, 2010
New addition.
For the last few years, a traditional Mongolian ger (Mongolian nomadic house) has been on display in the Nippon Kan gardens. This year Homma Kancho decided to change the exhibit, turning the space into a traditional Japanese styled garden gazebo. The ger was first erected in 2004, for a visit to Nippon Kan by the President of Mongolia. The President and his delegation had come to visit Denver and stopped by Nippon Kan for a dinner reception held in his honor. Nippon Kan was chosen for the site of this dinner because of Nippon Kan’s AHAN humanitarian service projects in Mongolia and our service to the Mongolian community in Denver.
After so many years on display outside, having surviving harsh Colorado winters and other elements of nature, the ger and its authentic traditional décor were packed for preservation and storage.
The new gazebo was built in preparation for the upcoming August Shochyu Geiko practice marathon and the return of alumni uchideshi from all over the world.
Written by
Michele
Senior Nippon Kan Uchideshi