A Social Event will be held on the evening of Tuesday, November 10 at the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Social Event Registration is available on the IETF76 meeting site at a fee of 40 USD/person. Children and spouses are welcome. Participants are limited to 600 due to venue space restrictions. As such we recommend you register in advance. Transportation will be provided by bus from the ANA. Return transportation will be provided by bus from the Prince to the ANA and other IETF overflow hotels.
The Social will introduce you to the cuisine, culture and hospitality of the Hiroshima area giving you an opportunity to experience making okonomiyaki, tasting "sake" from the famous Saijo Sake Breweries, participating in a traditional tea ceremony and experiencing performances of several traditional Japanese groups from the local area.
Performances include "taiko" drummers and an introduction to the traditional Japanese "koto" (a harp-like instrument). Attendees will also be able to learn the art of "origami" (paper folding) and given the opportunity to fold a traditional paper crane.
