6° WTKA World Championships Festival & Martial Marathon
October 28-31, 2010 "CarraraFiere" Complex Massa Carrara, Italy
4 Fair Pavilions 40000 Square Meters of Covered Area Completely Dedicated To Orient
To the rediscovery of ancient and modern orient A very big and formidable happening completely dedicated to orient world and all its traditional and modern aspects
Exploring the orient universe, dive totally in culture and traditions of an endless continent like Asia. Music, colors, scents of far lands.
October 29, 30 and 31 at the "Carrarafiere" complex, will take to life an unprecedented event: The Orient Festival, that promises to be the biggest kermesse (festival) dedicated to the orient world: 35000 square meters to begin knowing the Orient through sport, ludic, cultural, commercial, religious activities. Photographic shows, oriental gastronomy, TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES like the tea ceremony, origami, Chinese shadows, concerts and dances. And again Zen Poems, Kimono and Sari shows, and much more, in a continuous succession of events, shows, meetings, exhibitions, ceremonies, Indian and Japanese concerts. The expectation of audience is very high - we expect over 20000 visitors, just thanks to these many events, unique and particular, to the massive promotion campaign, but even thanks to press and national televisions, that from the beginning have given their availability to promote a kermesse real unique in its category.
And again a real BAZAR where everyone can indulge between colored fabrics, carpets, typical clothes, jewels, vases, candles, scents, tatoos, ceramics, ointments, bags and sandals, kimonos, saris, and much more.
Pure enjoyment, but also relax. Yes because at Orient Festival can find an area dedicated to WELLNESS: fantastic massages with ointments performed from oriental expert hands, the Holistic disciplines area, the martial and traditional yoga, eukinetic, ayurveda, shamanism, rebirthing, oriental and occidental bioenergy, shiatsu, tuina, meditation, tai chi chuan, chi kung, postural integration, breathing, anti-stress, and thousand other disciplines, all targeted to wellness of person and body-mind integration, in a combination of orient and occident.
Relax, fun, and even GASTRONOMY: inside pavilions will be served typical orient food: from Chinese cuisine to Japanese and Indian, a real triumph of flavor, with vegan food of ayurvedic cuisine, or sushi and sashimi, or again the typical ones of China and India.
THE MARTIAL MARATHON
But it's not over. In fact, at its sixth edition, the most beautiful, "THE MARTIAL MARATHON", the biggest open world tournament, opened to all associations, federations and clubs. With over 90 nations, 37 tatamis, 3 rings, 1 cage, 4000 athletes, 250 officials, and over 40 styles of martial arts and combat sports. In short, who will enter the Versilia fair complex will take a 360 degree dip in the magic orient lands.
TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES
In collaboration with the cultural associations Italy-Japan , Italy-China , Italy-Korea , Italy- India , Italy- Vietnam, Italy-Thailand and Consulates and Embassies in Italy will be presented typical ceremonies of traditional Oriental world.
- THE CHA NO YU The prestigious tea ceremony, a real social and spiritual rite presented by master Kaory Hayashi.
- KIMONO DRESSING The art of dressing edited by "Iroha" association, presented by Master Yoko Shimada.
- EXPOSURE AND CLEANING OF KATANA Ceremony where will be explained all the grades of the procedure of katana cleaning. Presented by Master Angelo Balconi.
- CHINESE SHADOWS Discovery of ancient theatre of Chinese shadows, edited by "the thousand golden cherry" association.
- TRADITIONAL TYPICAL DANCES The most suggestive Indian, Chinese and Japanese dances, ancient and modern ones, in collaboration with the embassies.
- SHOWS AND CARE OF BONSAI The art of making thumbnails of trees, edited by Mr. Castorina Raul, Tuscany bonsai responsible.
- ORIENTAL CONCERTS Folkloristic bands of oriental music like Khrisna Prema Das and Madhava Das
- ORIGAMI Universal symbol of oriental culture. With recreational area dedicated to children. Edited by "the dragon gate" association.
- IKEBANA The Living flowers. The ancient art of flowers compositions edited by master Sachiko Yamaguchi.
- ZEN POEMS Haiku poems read from Zen apprentice Giancarlo Carboni, pupil of Master Iten Shinnyo, spiritual guide of Shinnyo-ji Zen Temple in Florence , Italian seat of Daijo-ji Monastery of Kanazawa in Japan.
- SHODO, THE ART OF JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY Edited by Izumi cultural association and Master Eri Kitagawa.
- INK DRAWINGS Activity under the supervision of Master Kasuko Kataoka
- PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOWS Reviews dedicated to Orient and its traditions, directed and organized by "VersOriente" association and photographer Massimo Tamiazzoli.
GASTRONOMY
JAPANESE, CHINESE, INDIAN, THAI: You can taste the typical products of oriental cuisine such as sushi and sashimi, typical oriental noodles, fried noodles with Chinese, Thai shrimp, squid curry with potatoes, sautéed pork with bamboo, Indian mushrooms and chicken with almonds, soybean sprouts, almond biscuits, pudding to 8 buds, rice cake, Chinese beer, Japanese beer, sake and more to delight the palate
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A 360-degree tour on holistic disciplines targeted to psycho-phisic wellness. Ancient and modern methodology in comparison: western and eastern techniques. Opportunity to test and experiment with all these disciplines
- YOGA Directly from India Master Sanniasy Maule-Chandra Swami, considered the yoga guru and master Sri Rohininandana Das and Radha Priya Dasi in collaboration with the ISKCON institute.
- CHI KUNG Seminars and lessons will be held personally by Master Roberto Sarti, and Martina Salvemini of "vital energy" cultural association.
- TAI CHI Chinese and Vietnamese with Masters Shi-Heng-Ding and Bao-Lan.
- VIPASSANA MEDITATION One of the most ancient meditation techniques in India by Professor Alberto Bianchi one of the greatest exponents of the art.
- SAMATHA MEDITATION The way of purity, lessons by Professor Carlo Gentiloni.
- ZEN MEDITATION Be life. practical and theoretical lessons held by Maestro Sri Rohininandana Das.
- TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION The way in body enhancement. Edited by Professor Cesare Del Vecchio.
- BIOENERGETIC Combinations of physical therapy and voice psychotherapy by the Bioenergetics Department and Dr. Matteo Sallusti.
- MIND-BODY INTEGRATION From balancing body-mind to the awareness of ourself. Theory and Practice by Dr. Daniele Saccile.
- POSTURAL INTEGRATION The discovery of ego and of its potential. Theory and practice lessons by Dr. Emilio Salvemini.
- REBIRTHING By Professor Michele Bonavista, one of the best experts in the discipline.
- CHROMOTHERAPY Lessons and seminars held by the Chromotherapeutic Research Institute.
- CRYSTALTHERAPY Edited by Professor Monica Briglia.
ORIENTAL RELIGIONS The most important religions in comparison: Buddhism, Zen, Hinduism, Taoism, Shinto, Caodaism, Confucianism, Shamanism.
With the extraordinary participation of the Venerable Shi-Yan-Da Supervisor of the Shaolin Temple , Abbot of Guanyin Temple , official representative of the Venerable Abbot of the Temple S , Shi-Yong-Xin, and of Indian Guru Sanniasy Chandra Maule Sw all discipline mentioned with the greatest sector experts.
TYPICAL MARKETS Exhibition and sale of typical products of the lands of the Orient such as spices, tea, lamps, lanterns, candles, incense, perfumes, wooden ware, pendants, amulets, ornaments, necklaces, bracelets, minerals and stones, statues, books, videos and much more.
To live, observe and experience the world at 360 degrees East and its traditions and peculiarities.
INTERNATIONAL STAGES The Festival will host 40 Stages of martial arts and combat sports where will be possible to experiment the training methods of some of the most renowned international masters.
Here below a first list of Stage, followed by others that you can read in future issues:
- KUNG FU M. Paolo Cangelosi
- SHAOLIN Venerable Shi-Yan-Da
- KARATE M. Iwao Yoshioka
- MUAY THAI M. Samart Payakaroon
- NINJUTSU M. Franco Iadanza
- JU JITSU M. Maurizio Silvestri
- KNIFE AND BLAST PROGRAM M. Fabio Ganna
- FUSHIH KEMPO M. Raul Gutierrez
- GATKA Guru Shabad Singh
- CHOY LI FUT M. Roberto Fasano
- SICILIAN STICK M. Orazio Barbagallo
- VING TSUN G.M. Klaus Dingelden
- PENKAK SILAT P. Maurizio Maltese
- KRAV MAGA M. Rosario Citarda
- KALI M. Alessandro Colonnese
- SHORINJI KEMPO RYU M. Giacomo Vinci
- VIET VO DAO & VIET TAI CHI M. Bao Lan
MARTIAL MARATHON SHOW SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 15:00
An extraordinary show with some of the greatest masters in the world:
direct pupil of Jo Han Tong, is undoubtedly one of the greatest performers in the world of Chinese traditional Kung Fu and his cultural and technical aspects that he has exported in the world with outstanding results.
- Exibition Team of Shaolin temple The team of Venerable Shi-Yan-Da, Supervisor of temple Shaolin and abbot of temple Guan-Yin.
- Master Iwao Yoshioka A manager of Japan Karate Federation, Wado Ryu sector. Pupil of Master Hironori Otsuka at 23 years old was overall World Champion in Kumite. A living legend.
- Samart Payakaroon The living legend of Muay Thai Mondiale, several times champion of Lumpinee Stadium and WBC World Champion in Super Bantamweight category. Really a star in combat sports, consecrated by entire world
- Raul Gutierrez Founder and technic Director of the discipline. One of the greatest specialist of personal defence techniques in the world. Founder of responsible of I.P.S.A. system: International Police end Security Association. US and European Police corps Instructor.
- Klaus Dingeldein Founder of European Ving Tsun Federation, represents one of the biggest reference of Ving Tsun in the world.
- Maurizio Maltese Illustrious Chief and Founder of FISAM (Superior Institute of Martial Arts and psychophisical discipline). Considered one of the greatest experts of Penkat Silat.
- Marco Guarneri SuTo, Founder Master of Lao Long Dao. Expert of Viet Kung Fu, close combat and self defence
- Bao Lan Scion of last Vietnam emperor Bao Dai family, came to Italy to frequent Engineering at University and began to teach and diffuse Viet Vo Dao with excellent worldwide results.
- Spartaco Bertoletti World President of WJJF. Depositary of title of 5th Shike of School Koden ENSHINRYU Honmon ENSHINRYU-BUJUTSU, honorific dynastic title that few have been obtained.
And many more that we will present in details in future articles.
An impressive list of activities of very high level that will make Versilia Fair Complex the world center of martial arts and combat sports!
For any information, please contact our office anytime.
Best regards, Organizing Committee Tel. +39 0585 861280 Tel & fax +39 0585 240851 Mobile +39 339 4117737 Web: www.wtkainternational.com.
- Press Release from the WTKA
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