8th Japan Fair -Experiencing Japanese culture in Palau-
2018/3/2
February 25, 2018 - 8th Japan Fair attracted more than 700 people to enjoy various Japanese cultures at Ngarchamayong culture center. Among the participants were Minister of State, Honorable Faustina Rehuher-Marugg and Former Ambassador of Palau to Japan, Dr. Minoru Ueki.
Palau Japanese Language School opened the stage with a momotarosan story which is a well-known Japanese children’s story that is also known in Palau. They also sang a famous Japanese song titled ue wo muite aruko, known around the world by the title sukiyaki song. Following were the members of Palau Judo Federation, who showed their hula hoop jumps called mae ukemi and other judo techniques.
Kinoken group in their colorful kimono performed several kinds of dance and songs, such as folk dances from Kumamoto and Okinawa prefectures. They also demonstrated calligraphy on stage accompanied by a chant. Laugh-Laugh-Tei group performed Rakugo, a Japanese comical story-telling. They also did a workshop on stage where they invited volunteers from the audience to perform with them. A 5th grader from Airai elementary school, Mr. Meluu Rubario, went on stage and did a great job in mimicking the performer and received cheers and laughter from the audience. Another member of Laugh-Laugh-Tei entertained the audience by using a bamboo instrument called Nankin Tamasudare.
Artist, Mr. Tomoya Uemura showcased his Japanese and Palauan themed artworks and also conducted art workshops. Participants experienced coloring elilai (plumeria) and sakura (cherry blossom) flowers with water color paint. During the two booth activity time, participants went to try on yukata (Japanese summer kimono), write their names in kanji at the calligraphy booth and to do origami and other activities. 8th Japan Fair ended with everyone singing a Japanese song titled Furusato, which means hometown.
Embassy of Japan in Palau extends its appreciation to all those who supported the event and to all those participated in the event.
Palau Japanese Language School opened the stage with a momotarosan story which is a well-known Japanese children’s story that is also known in Palau. They also sang a famous Japanese song titled ue wo muite aruko, known around the world by the title sukiyaki song. Following were the members of Palau Judo Federation, who showed their hula hoop jumps called mae ukemi and other judo techniques.
Kinoken group in their colorful kimono performed several kinds of dance and songs, such as folk dances from Kumamoto and Okinawa prefectures. They also demonstrated calligraphy on stage accompanied by a chant. Laugh-Laugh-Tei group performed Rakugo, a Japanese comical story-telling. They also did a workshop on stage where they invited volunteers from the audience to perform with them. A 5th grader from Airai elementary school, Mr. Meluu Rubario, went on stage and did a great job in mimicking the performer and received cheers and laughter from the audience. Another member of Laugh-Laugh-Tei entertained the audience by using a bamboo instrument called Nankin Tamasudare.
Artist, Mr. Tomoya Uemura showcased his Japanese and Palauan themed artworks and also conducted art workshops. Participants experienced coloring elilai (plumeria) and sakura (cherry blossom) flowers with water color paint. During the two booth activity time, participants went to try on yukata (Japanese summer kimono), write their names in kanji at the calligraphy booth and to do origami and other activities. 8th Japan Fair ended with everyone singing a Japanese song titled Furusato, which means hometown.
Embassy of Japan in Palau extends its appreciation to all those who supported the event and to all those participated in the event.