Mazda House: Workshops, Music and Japanese Culture

✨🇯🇵 From May 1 to 24, Mazda House brings an interesting cultural proposal to Madrid to experience Japan in its purest form: through koto concerts, creative workshops, inspiring talks, and the spirit of Omotenashi all gathered in one space. Sign up for the activity that interests you most!

🚨 Creative workshops and the concert have a price of 10€ and you can book your place here. It is essential to present your ticket to access the workshop you have purchased. Talks are free but you must also select a ticket and present it for access as capacity is limited. 🚨

Highlights
🎎 Mazda House: a sensory journey to connect with the essence and culture of Japan
🌱 A temple of Japanese calm blending tradition, contemporary art, music, and creativity in one place
✂️ Practical and creative workshops in origami, kintsugi, and kokedama to discover some of Japan's most beautiful artisanal techniques up close
💬 Inspiring talks to explore the traditions and Japan's deep connection with harmony
🎶 Exclusive koto concert: elegance and mystique through this traditional string instrument in an unforgettable musical experience
📍 A multi-sensory space in every sense of the word in the heart of Madrid

Programme
Workshops: Take your own creation home!
🌿 Kokedama Workshop: Japanese botany workshop: create your own moss ball sculpture to take home

• May 2 — 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
• May 9 — 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
• May 16 — 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
• May 23 — 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

✂️ Origami Workshop: Japanese paper folding for all levels

• May 3 — 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• May 10 — 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• May 14 — 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• May 17 — 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• May 23 — 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🥣 Kintsugi Workshop: Ceramic repair with gold, celebrating imperfections

• May 2 — 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• May 10 — 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• May 17 — 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

🎶 Koto Concert: Enjoy a concert featuring the national string instrument

• May 3 — 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• May 16 — 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

💬 Inspiring Talks: Five sessions to explore Japanese philosophy, traditions, and lifestyle: from kimono to ikigai, including shiatsu, longevity, and the secrets of traveling to Japan

🎎 Japanese Culture Talks

• May 8: Demonstration and fun facts about the traditional Japanese kimono for ladies and gentlemen — 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• May 9: Visiting and getting to know Japan — 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• May 15: Japanese longevity — 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• May 22: Shiatsu for everyday health and tension relief — 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• May 24: Talk on Ikigai — 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🇯🇵 Mazda Design and Style Talk: led by Luciana Silvares, Lead Designer - Brand Style at Mazda Europe.

• May 21 — 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

🚗 Mazda CX-6e Talk: Session to discover the new model and its technology in depth

• May 13 — 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• May 20 — 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

General Info
📅 Date and time: May 2–24
🕐 Time: (different times)
📍 Location: Fundación Ortega Marañón, Calle Fortuny, 53
👤 Age: all ages
♿ Accessibility: accessible for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Description
A cultural experience from Mazda arrives in Madrid, bringing Japan closer without leaving the city. In one space, Japanese tradition, art, music, and creativity are blended through an immersive proposal that lets you experience the essence of Japan up close. From professionally guided workshops to foster creativity with origami techniques, to making moss balls to create traditional planters, and the art of repairing broken ceramic pieces; inspiring talks; an immersive forest bath; and a musical appointment with the acoustic beauty of the koto. From the sounds of nature to the spirit of omotenashi, everything is designed for you to connect with the Land of the Rising Sun in a more authentic and special way. Discover the full programme and sign up to experience Mazda House, Madrid in person!