YOUNGSTERS ditched the world of high technology and went back to the roots of Japanese culture as part of a fun-filled holiday club.

Origami -- the Jap-anese art of folding paper -- was one of the activities enjoyed at Droitwich Library, Victoria Square, as children made a variety of hats and animals from newspaper.

The session on Friday was part of a programme looking at crafts from around the world.

Librarian Val Booler said: "The children loved it and they all went away with something."

During tomorrow's event, which runs from 10am to 12noon, children will be making puppets.

The club is open to youngsters aged seven and above. Tickets can be bought in advance from the library.