After the conclusion of Higan 2006, careful discussions lead the organisers to continue the project and decide new dates for a 2007 edition; at this point the next step, almost due, is the foundation of a cultural Association to fulfil the initial goals.

The Higan Cultural Association wants to provide a meeting point of Oriental culture, arts and traditions, promoting especially the contact between those visitors who are both curious and passionate for the Far East and the associations, agencies, schools and professionals that put their knowledge and craftiness to use offering services, courses or products respecting the cultural and traditional aspects.

The Higan Cultural Association wants to add value to an “information exchange” among different arts and traditions, allowing everybody involved to gain new knowledge and experiences in related arts, and in unexplored fields.

Another key goal of the association is the encouragement of socialisation, made easier as a result of common passion. The primary and most demanding ambition of The Higan Cultural Association is the implementation of the annual Event Higan, “the other shore”.