Beyond the Bamboo Curtain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2006

*Note: This event has already passed and this information is available for historical purposes only.*

Since the 1530s, European traders have been coming to Japan—now, Japan comes to Rhuddglyn! Join us for a day of Japanese culture, including a no-shield challenge tournament (heavy armoured), an archery competition, and authentic Japanese feast.

Site info: Canadian Union Hall
55 Saamis Road NW Medicine Hat
It is a beige building, in an open area with trees around the bldg. Access to it is from the Northwest side.
Directions can be found on this page

Site Opens: 10:00 am
Armour Inspection: 11:30 am
Tournament Begins: 12:00 noon
Archery Competition: 3:00 pm
Bar opens: ` 5:00 pm
Feast: 6:00 pm
Site Closes: 12:00 midnight

Reservations:
Feast & site: Adult - $15 with membership, $19 for non-members (includes $4 non-member surcharge). Children (aged 6 - 16) - $7. Children under 6 (accompanied by adult) – free.
Site fee only: Adults - $5. Children (aged 6 – 16) - $3, under 6 years free.

There are only a limited number of feast tickets available. We would appreciate if you make your feast reservations in advance; the only confirmed reservation is a paid reservation. Please make cheques payable to 'The Medicine Hat Medieval Society,’ and send to the Autocrat (address below)

Autocrats:Otani Uchiyasu (mka Tim McShane), P.O. Box 147, Hays, Alberta, T0K 1B0. Telephone (403) 725-2120; e-mail: mcshanet@telusplanet.net

Merchants:
Merchants are welcome and encouraged to come. There is no charge for merchants but you must reserve a space in advance. Please contact the autocrat in order to reserve your space.

Crash space is available. Please contact the autocrats or check out this page.