Celebrating
our
10th Anniversary

 

Wednesday, the 28th of November, 2007

The 10th Anniversary of the foundation of THE MG SCHOOL OF LATIN CALLIGRAPHY
was hosted by the Ambassador of Switzerland and Mrs. Paul Fivat at their elegant residence in Tokyo.
61 participants came from the Kanto area, Nagano, Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto.




Flower arrangements
were sent by
Mrs.Nakai (left)
and Miss Satou
(Right)

displayed at the entrance of the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador







from KYOTO
Mrs. Ikeda and Mrs.Koyama


Ambassador and Mrs. Paul Fivat with our
President Muriel Gaggini (center)

click for speech



White orchids were sent by Muriel's husband , Ambassador of Japan to Turkey



Cover of the evening's program with
"FELICITATIONS"

12th century illuminated letter uFv
Lombardic initials

Design by Mrs. Yuko Rinoie



Address by the two co-founders of the MG School

At left: Mrs. Yuri Harada, President of Kampo Cultural Center, Kyoto
At right: Mrs. Muriel Gaggini, President of the MG School of Latin Calligraphy



Cheers!




Smiling faces everywhere




Elegant ladies in kimono

A gentleman in graceful company



A table blooming with happiness
Hors d'oeuvres from the buffet

With our teacher



Listening to music and enjoying the delicacies of Swiss cuisine

Our charming hostess
Mrs. Paul Fivat




A beautiful jazz performance by our in-house professional singer, Miss Ai Yamaguchi put everyone under the spell

Pianist: Mr. Hisashi Nate




Tokyo and Kyoto calligraphers come together at this table



A happy reunion for everyone


Our night class sudents were very much awake

With two visitors from Nepal


Here comes our 10th Anniversary cake



Un, deux, trois...

ōHappy Anniversaryō
and Congratulations



Presents for everyone

3rd prize winner
2nd prize winner

CongratulationsI



‚Pst@prize winner
CongratulationsI



Smiles, smiles, smiles



"Thank you" Your Excellency and Mrs. Paul Fivat for your warm and wonderful reception
It was a memorable evening for all who had the priviledge to be present.