NO.3 Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Japan, Mr.

Yokohama National University and Hodogaya Ward signed a cooperation agreement in February 2013 to further enhance and strengthen mutual cooperation. As part of the cooperation, from this year, we have been conducting "Introduction of Culture by Yokohama National University International Students" on the ward's homepage.
When introducing Panama with Fatima Isabella, an international student at Yokohama National University Graduate School from the Republic of Panama in this project, the embassy borrowed photos of wonderful scenery, tourist attractions, and traditional culture in Panama, We were able to introduce to all of you.
Also, at the “Multicultural Symbiosis Exhibition” held from October 23 to November 4, with the cooperation of the embassy, borrowed folk instruments and traditional costumes, etc., and the inhabitants of the city will learn about Panama culture. I was able to create a valuable opportunity to learn about multicultural coexistence.

Against this background, Prime Minister Carlos Pele, paid a courtesy visit to Hodogaya Ward on Wednesday, October 28. At the round-table conference, international student Fatima also participated, introducing the projects that the ward has implemented in cooperation with international students, and also talked about the ambassador's thoughts on international students and their impressions of Yokohama. In addition, the ambassador visited the multicultural exhibition held at the ward office and talked directly about Panama's traditional culture.
His Excellency Pele said, "I would like to thank Yokohama City for accepting international students from Panama, and I would like to continue working with Hodogaya Ward to cherish this kind of connection that international students have connected." Hodogaya Ward will continue to collaborate with international students to promote international exchange and multicultural coexistence.

November 2020 Hodogaya, Director General, Yoichi Deguchi