76th IETF Meeting Hiroshima, Japan November 8-13, 2009 Host: WIDE SOCIAL EVENT: http://www.ietf76.jp/special_events/ DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 LOCATION: Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima 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 Saikyo 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. VISA INFORMATION: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/76/visa.html Due to processing time to obtain a visa, it is advised you apply by early next week (October 26, 2009) AIRLINE DISCOUNT: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/76/ana-discount-information.html ANA is offering discounted U.S. flights Only 16 days until the Hiroshima IETF! Online registration for the IETF meeting is at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/76/ _______________________________________________ IETF-Announce@ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf-announce