Inspire Christchurch and Japan

The PKN_CHCH_10 fundraiser ‘Inspire Christchurch’ is on this weekend as part of the Global Pecha Kucha Day – ‘Inspire Japan’.

Christchurch will be joining more than 100 cities worldwide on April 16, broadcasting on multiple Ustreams.

Both Christchurch and Japan are facing the difficulties and opportunities of rebuilding after significant natural disasters. Japan is the birthplace of the Pecha Kucha, a ‘20 images x 20 seconds’ show-and-tell event, which has gone on to inspire people to share their creativity at events in 400 cities around the world.

Proceeds from the PechaKucha Night Christchurch 10 special edition ‘Inspire Christchurch’ on April 16 will be distributed to Architecture for Humanity's rebuilding effort in Christchurch and the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

PKN_CHCH_10 hopes to raise funds and create a database of positive inspiration that will address the issues faced by Christchurch as they focus on the rebuild.

The confirmed speakers are:

• Janice Au & Bobby Shen // Architecture for Humanity

• Kaila Colbin // TEDxEQChCh

• James Dann // I'm not a structural engineer, but...

• Ben Edwards // The Harbour Union

• Matthew Galloway // Designer

• Jessica Halliday // Architectural Historian

• Bronwyn Hayward

• Andrew Just & Justin Leadbetter // Temporary architecture

• Roy Montgomery

• Grant Ryan // Elevated Garden City

• Rebekah Wilson and Ken Waagner // Wifi for Humanity // Reconnecting communities

• Coralie Winn & Ryan Reynolds // Gap Filler // Mind the Gap!

• Brendan Wright // Roam3

From PKN_CHCH

On 22 February, as Christchurch was preparing to rebuild after the 4 September Canterbury Earthquake, the earth shook and again we have found ourselves in recovery mode, mourning the loss of lives, livelihoods, beloved places and spaces, our much loved heritage and our homes.

Then on 11 March, Japan suffered an earthquake and tsunami that destroyed 400km of coastline, killed over 10,000 people, left 400,000 people homeless, and triggered a nuclear situation that is still unfolding.

Japan has inspired designers for many generations. It is where PechaKucha Night was born which has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Let's all come together and show Christchurch and Japan that the creative world is thinking of them, that all is not lost, and that it is possible to stand up and rebuild, even in the suburbs and towns which have been completely destroyed. With creativity and passion, anything is possible.

THINK / PARTICIPATE / DONATE / INSPIRE

On 16 April, many of the 400 PechaKucha cities around the world will come together and hold events, broadcasting out to the world over multiple Ustreams. Here in Christchurch we’ll be holding an event at CPIT and kick-starting the global event via Ustream.

The 20x20 presentations will be focused on three main themes INSPIRATION, ISSUES, RECOVERY. They could be simply about things that inspire us, or how Christchurch or Japan has inspired you. Great ideas or solutions that help deal with the issues at hand whether earthquake, tsunami or other natural disaster. Or focusing on the road to recovery.

Find a city near you and attend or watch on Ustream. Donate at the door or online.

PKN_CHCH_10

Saturday 16 April 2011
Doors open 7.30pm / start 8.20pm
CPSA Building, CPIT
Madras Street

Entry by koha. All funds raised on the night will be distributed to Architecture for Humanity's current rebuilding effort in Christchurch and the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Please bring a cushion if you’d like front row seats. Limited capacity.

Cash bar only.