NO.13 "The 34th Sogogaya Multicultural Festa" was held!

　On Sunday, November 19, the 34th Sogogaya Multicultural Festa was held. It was a great success on the day, and it was a great success.
　Every year, this event has residents, including foreigners, enjoy international exchange. Last year, Hodogaya Ward formulated the Hodogaya Ward Multicultural Community Development Plan, in order to promote community development where diverse people and cultures can connect and support each other. This festival was also renamed "Sogaya Multicultural Festa" this year so that people from various countries and regions can connect and talk.
　On the day of the event, a "Japanese Speech" was held by foreigners studying Japanese at the Gagaya International Exchange Lounge.
　In the Japanese speech, various thoughts were heard from foreign residents living in Japan, stories about culture and sightseeing in their hometown, dreams that they want to fulfill in Japan, episodes touching the kindness of the Japanese people. Was told. Even in an unfamiliar environment, I was impressed by the hard work to study Japanese and get used to Japanese life in an unfamiliar environment.

　In addition, there were experiences such as playing, dressing kimonos, making New Year decorations, etc. of four countries around the world, including China and Vietnam, international students from Yokohama National University, and selling ingredients and accessories from around the world were also very busy. .

　I hope that you will enjoy interacting with various people through this event from next year! Thank you very much to all the volunteers who contributed to the operation.

　November 2023 Hiroshi Jinbu, Hodogaya, Director General