~ The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery Competition 2023 Singapore Edition ~
16 – 25 November 2023 & 26 November 2023
Japan Creative Centre (JCC) & Our Tampines Hub
Pearl FALCO is proud to present our latest collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, Japan Creative Centre (JCC), displaying a total of 64 pearl jewellery designs of students from over 10 different countries. Including designs from local Singaporean students from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Raffles College of Higher Education and Jewellery Design and Management International School (JDMIS).
About The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2023
The competition, now running for its 6th edition since 2018, was conceptualised by Makito Maiko, the managing director and co-owner of Pearl FALCO, with the aim to share the beauty of Akoya Pearls with the world.
This year’s theme is “Earth”, with hopes of bringing the world together, transcending the barriers of borders, and inspire designs that symbolise the unity and harmony as one.
With the current Global Warming situations, the delicate Akoya Oysters has been hit hard, and over 80% of them had succumbed to the climate changes. Resulting in a devastating drop in Akoya pearl production. Making the already difficult to produce pearls even more challenging to harvest.
We hope that through this year’s theme, we could help promote sustainability, and preserve the beauty of Akoya Pearls.
Deep into Ise Shima together
Pearl FALCO is pleased to organize many more events during this ehixibition. Let’s dive into Ise Shima together. We are looking forward to seeing you soon.
Exhibition and Voting Period
16-25 November 2023
(Closed on Sunday and Monday)
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Admission: Free
Opening Ceremony
17 November 2023 (Fri)
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
We will be holding the opening ceremony at JCC, with opportunities to sample Ise Green Tea as well as Sake from Ise Shima.
Spotlight on Ise Shima’s Pearls and Tea
18 November 2023 (Sat)
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Learn more about the Pearls and Tea produced in Ise Shima. Discover the history of Japanese Tea and Pearl Cultivation.
Dive Deep into Ise Shima
25 November 2023 (Sat)
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
We have invited the local government as well as tourism board of Ise Shima to bring you on a journey, exploring the rich culture and history of the natural beauty that is Ise Shima. You are also invited to sample the region’s signature food.
Singapore Premiere Screening: The Pearl Legacy [NC16]
25 November 2023 (Sun)
Venue:
Our Tampines Hub, Festive Arts Theatre
1 Tampines Walk
Level 2, South Plaza, Lobby H
Singapore 528523
A heartwarming story in Ise Shima, Mie Prefecture, depicting a family’s struggles over a legendary pearl! The themes of this movie are “Inheritance” and “Family.” It explores the challenges encountered in an ageing society with a declining birthrate and delves into the family conflicts arising from a legendary pearl valued at 600 million yen.