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(2018) JENESYS 2018 Acceptance Programme (invitation) ASEAN 11th Batch

2018.11.29

From Nob 8 to 12 the delegation composed of 14 SHS students from Thailand came to Gifu as part of the programs of facilitating understanding of Japan to see and experience Japanese culture in several places in Japan. This is the international exchange program proceeded by Japanese government whose aims are firstly-to promote mutual understanding of policies, economy, society, culture, history and diplomacy, secondly-to scout pro-Japanese group and Japan experts in order to expand diplomatic base, thirdly-to put out message positively about Japan’s policies and charms of Japan by invited persons and dispatched ones, fourthly-to contribute to improve the impression of Japan in the global society and to have lasting interest in Japan. GWY managed the planning the programs in Gifu prefecture. They arrived in Gifu on Nov 8 and given the summary of Gifu prefecture’s administration. They visited Gifu Sougougakuen SHS to observe and experience club activities of calligraphy, tea ceremony and Japanese drums. On Nov 9 they tried making Japanese sweets as the lecture of comprehension of Japanese culture. After that they experienced tea ceremony and saw the performance of Iaido and enjoyed traditional folk dance. From Nov 10 to 11 they lived with local families. On Nov 11 they joined the culture exchange party where they showed the audience Thailand games and songs. After that they read their papers on their visit to Japan. On Nov 12 they moved to Tokyo to see the sights of Tokyo.
*The JENESYS Programme (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) is a project advanced by the Japanese government from the standpoint of providing a sound foundation for strong solidarity within Asia through large-scale youth exchange.