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Death is not merely an end.
In Japan, it is a reminder to live.
Memento Mori in NYC brings together artists, thinkers, and creators to explore life through Japanese culture.
The experience
NEWS
TWO DAYS. MANY Perspectives.
Don't miss the programs taking place in the event space.
9:30 — door open
10:00–10:30 — Opening Performance: The art of Living with Death
10:30–10:40 — Opening Speech: Why talk about death?
11:00–11:30 — Death Fes Presentation
12:00–12:45 — Kamishibai Performance by BenBen
13:00–14:00 — How Death Shapes Life: A Cross-Cultural Conversation
14:30–15:30 — Why Human Composting? From Personal Choice to Social Change
16:00–17:00 — Exhibitor Presentations
17:00–18:30 — Workshop: Mizuhiki Jewelry Making
18:30–19:00 — “Ma: Finitude and Creation”
19:00 — Closing / End of Day
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