Local students and audiences learn and enjoy Japanese Rakugo |14 February 2025

Mr Kimochi entertaining the audience during Wednesday’s performance (Photos: Kurtrine Albert)

The Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts, in collaboration with the embassy of Japan in Seychelles, have brought Rakugo, a Japanese storytelling art, closer to students and local audiences. 

This was through a special Rakugo workshop, and two special performances by renowned English Rakugo performer Mr Kimochi.

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