Traditional Performing Artists from 5 Mekong Countries. Implementation Reports

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5 Mekong Countries (15 th January, 2009 22 nd January, 2009)

1 Japan East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Mekong Region Countries Joint Programme Traditional Performing Artists from 5 Mekong Countries (15 th January, nd January, 2009) Implementation Reports March, 2009 Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)

2 Contents Schedule 1 Photo book 2 Vietnamese group(yamagata Prefecture) Outline 9 Impressions in Japan 10 Laotian group(hyogo Prefecture) Outline 11 Impressions in Japan 12 Thai group(shimane Prefecture) Outline 13 Impressions in Japan 14 Cambodian group(okinawa Prefecture) Outline 15 Impressions in Japan 16 Myanmarese group(okinawa Prefecture) Outline 17 Impressions in Japan 18 Appendix Voices of Host Families (Vietnamese group) 19 Voices of Host Families (Laotian group) 20 Voices of the Participants of the Networking Party (Thai group) 21 Voices of the Guests to New Year International Cultural Festival (Cambodian and Myanmarese group) 22 Voices of the Students at Nippon Sport Science University 24

3 Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE) ~Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) : Programme for Mekong Region Countries Joint Programme~ In Commemoration of the Opening of Mekong-Japan Exchange Year Traditional Performing Artists from 5 Mekong Countries Schedule Time/Date Jan.14 Wed AM Vietnam Laos Thailand Cambodia Myanmar Yamagata Hyogo Shimane Okinawa Okinawa 20 participants 20 participants 20 participants 20 participants 20 participants Red Yellow Light green Light blue Blue Predeparture Orientation/Sending Off Ceremony Predeparture Orientation/Sending Off Ceremony TG691 Vientiene(13:50) Bangkok(14:55) Predeparture Orientation/Sending Off Ceremony Predeparture Orientation/Sending Off Ceremony TG699 Phnom Penh(21:10) Bangkok(22:15) Predeparture Orientation/Sending Off Ceremony TG306 Yangon(19:40) Bangkok(21:20) PM JL752 Hanoi (23:55) Tokyo(NRT)(06:45) NH916 Bangkok (23:55) Tokyo (NRT) (07:35) AM Arrival at Narita,Japan 1 Jan.15 Thu PM AM Courtesy Call to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Odaiba Trip to Yamagata by Bullet Train Tsubasa 109 Tokyo (09:24) Yamagata Trip to Hyogo by Bullet Train Nozomi 17 Tokyo (09:30) Shin Trip to Shimane ANA813 Haneda (10:40) Yonago Trip to Okinawa ANA125 Haneda (10:05) Naha (12:55) 2 Jan.16 Fri PM Visit Kaminoyama Castle and Local History Museum Museum of Noh Artifacts Courtesy call to Matsue Municipal Office City tour (Matsue castle) Attend the concert at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts (Ryukyu traditional performing arts) AM Interaction with folklore Interaction with Dekansho culture group "Yomoyama Bushi preservation society Kai" (Hanagasa Bamboo Hat Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Visit Shuri Castle 3 Jan.17 Sat PM Meeting with Host Families Japan-Thailand Performance Performance by Lao artists Exchange Program and citizens of Sasayama city Networking party Rehearsal 4 Jan.18 Sun 5 Jan.19 Mon AM PM AM PM Home Stay Japan-Vietnam traditional performing art exchange Snow mountain experience at Mt. Zao Trip to Tokyo by bullet train Tsubasa 118 Yamagata(14:07) Tokyo (16:56) Home Visit Farewell Party Tea ceremony experience Trip to Tokyo by bullet train Nozomi 86 Shin Kobe (14:02) Tokyo (16:53) Yasugi Bushi Concert Hall, Adachi Museum Snow mountain experience at Mt. Daisen Experience Japanese traditional confectionary making Trip to Tokyo ANA818 Yonago (15:45) Haneda (17:00) Preparation for the performance "New year International Cultural Festival" at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Concert Hall Visit Peace Memorial Park and the Cornerstone of Peace Memorial Trip to Tokyo ANA128 Naha (15:00) Haneda (17:10) 6 Jan.20 Tue AM PM Tokyo city tour (Edo Tokyo Museum) Mekong- Japan Exchange Year 2009 /Opening Reception 7 Jan.21 Wed AM PM Visit Nippon Sport Science University Attend the Grand Sumo Tournament AM Panasonic center (Ri-supia) NH953 Tokyo (NRT) (10:50) Bangkok (16:05) 8 Jan.22 Thu PM JL183 Tokyo (HND) (16:15) Kansai(17:35) JL755 Kansai (18:40) Hanoi (22:20) TG692 Bangkok(20:00) Vientiene (21:10) TG698 Bangkok(18:55) Phnom Penh(20:10) TG305 Bangkok(17:55) Yangon(18:40) 1

4 Photo Book(Tokyo Programme) Opening Reception: Cambodia Opening Reception: Laos Opening Reception: Myanmar Opening Reception: Thailand Opening Reception: Vietnam The opening reception is a success! 2

5 courtesy call to Ministry of Foreign Affairs: My heart is still pounding on the first day in Japan. Edo-Tokyo Museum: Taking a picture in front of gorgeous clothes Nippon Sports and Science University : Experience of wearing a kimono Nippon Sports and Science University : Learning classical Japanese dance Nippon Sports and Science University : Beating Japanese drums with all my heart Grand Sumo Tournament: Enormous giant-like sumo wrestlers 3

6 Photo Book(Vietnamese Group:Yamagata ) Interaction with "Yomoyama Kai" : Dancing Hanagasa dance all together Interaction with "Yomoyama Kai" : Demonstrating how to play the one-string koto Japan-Vietnam traditional performing art exchange: With host family Japan-Vietnam traditional performing art exchange:introducing Vietnamese art Japan-Vietnam traditional performing art exchange: Yamagata is my second hometown Snow mountain experience at Zao: Wow! Everywhere is white! 4

7 Photo Book(Laotian Group:Hyogo) Interaction with Dekansho Bushi preservation society:i ve decided to master Dekanshobushi! Thank you, all the members of the Dekanshobushi Preservation Association! Performance by Lao artists and citizens of Sasayama city:showing Laotian traditional dancing Eating together around a pot Farewell Party:Together with Host family Experiencing the tea ceremony 5

Photo Book(Thai Group:Shimane) Courtesy visit to Matsue

Japan-Thailand Performance Exchange Program: Let s

Japan-Thailand Performance Exchange Program: :Showing

8 Photo Book(Thai Group:Shimane) Courtesy visit to Matsue City Hall: we are welcomed. Japan-Thailand Performance Exchange Program: Let s understand other countries cultures. Japan-Thailand Performance Exchange Program: :Showing splendid dancing Smile with Japanese friends: Hai chizu ( Say cheese in Japanese.) Yasugi Bushi Concert Hall: We learn how to dance Dojosukui. Snow mountain experience at Mt. Daisen: We are very excited about our first snow. 6

9 Photo Book(Cambodian Group:Okinawa) Shurijo Castle Park: This Ryukyuan clothing suits me, doesn t it? We hope for the success of our performance in Okinawa. New year International Cultural Festival: Showing peacock dancing Farewell Party: Together with all the members who welcomed us Farewell Party: Let s dance a Ryukyuan dance! 7 The Okinawan beautiful sea impressed me deeply.

10 Photo Book(Myanmarese Group:Okinawa) "New year International Cultural Festival": Singing together in the clothing of an ethnic minority "New year International Cultural Festival": A popular Myanmarese song "New year International Cultural Festival": A Burmese harp drawing attention "New year International Cultural Festival": Very humorous traditional dancing Farewell Party:I sang a song here again. Farewell Party:We enjoyed Ryukyuan dancing. 8

Outline of the Vietnamese Group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, 2009 - January 22, 2009 2.

11 Outline of the Vietnamese Group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, January 22, Number of group members Total: 20 Performers: 17 (Male: 6, Female: 11) Management Staffs:3 (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: 1, Teachers: 2) 3. Number of dispatching schools and organizations 3 schools and 1 organization (Vietnam National Academy of Music: 7, Vietnam Dance College: 9, Hanoi Academy of Stage and Cinema: 3, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: 1) 4. Participating area 1 city (Hanoi City) 5. Places visited in Japan 2 prefectures (Tokyo, Yamagata) 6. School visited for culture exchange 1 school (Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo) 7. Cooperative organization Yamagata: Yamagata Overseas Cooperative Association, Association for International Relations in Yamagata, Yomoyamakai 8. Host families 18 families (18 households in Yamagata) 9

Impressions of Japan (Vietnamese group) Although we knew Japan only through books and magazines, we have seen the real Japan and have experienced the wonderful Japanese lifestyle by participating in

These are what people throughout the world need to emulate. Japanese people are particularly kind to us as their guests.

12 Impressions of Japan (Vietnamese group) Although we knew Japan only through books and magazines, we have seen the real Japan and have experienced the wonderful Japanese lifestyle by participating in this programme. In addition, we have got to know the many virtues of the Japanese people, including their hospitality, cheerful character, and enthusiasm. These are what people throughout the world need to emulate. Japanese people are particularly kind to us as their guests. With such kindness the world could become peaceful and friendly as if it was one family. Through this programme, countries throughout the world will develop ever closer ties and stronger relationships. I have learned many things through this programme and I have an increased awareness of a well-disciplined life and punctuality. The homestay experience was particularly memorable for me. I have many unforgettable memories involving my host family, and I feel they are my second family. 10

Outline of the Laotian Group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, 2009 - January 22, 2009 2.

13 Outline of the Laotian Group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, January 22, Number of group members Total: 20 Performers: 18 (Male: 9, Female: 9) Management Staffs: 2 (Ministry of Information and Culture: 1, Teacher: 1) 3. Number of dispatching schools 2 organization (School of Music and Dance, National Art Ensemble) 4. Participating area 1 city (Vientiane City) 5. Places visited in Japan 2 prefectures (Tokyo, Hyogo) 6. School visited for culture exchange 1 school (Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo) 7. Cooperative organization Hyogo: International Center of Understanding in Sasayama, an NPO 8. Host families 10 families (10 households in Sasayama City, Hyogo) 11

I felt that a spirit of solidarity had been generated among these countries. I had a good time. I am very happy to have participated in this excellent programme.

14 Impressions of Japan (Laotian Group) I am very glad to have participated in this programme. Everything was so new to me, but exchanging traditional cultures between Japan and the five Mekong countries was a good experience. I felt that a spirit of solidarity had been generated among these countries. I had a good time. I am very happy to have participated in this excellent programme. Through real-life experiences, I have got to know about Japan and Japanese culture, which were unfamiliar to me. This was also a good opportunity for cultural exchange among the five Mekong countries. I hope to visit Japan again in the future to study. I also want to learn Japanese. I have been deeply moved by coming to Japan, an advanced country. Japan is very clean and Japanese people are very punctual. I have given my all in performing our traditional arts in this cultural exchange among Japan and the five Mekong countries. I am very glad to have stayed with a family in Sasayama City. My host family was very kind and I felt as if I was a family member. I was also deeply impressed by snow, which I had never seen before. I would like to visit Japan and Sasayama again, if possible. 12

Outline of Thai group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, 2009 - January 22, 2009 2.

15 Outline of Thai group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, January 22, Number of group members Total: 20 Performers: 16 (Male: 5, Female: 11) Management staffs: 4 (Thailand Cultural Center: 3, Teacher: 1) 3. Number of dispatching organizations 1 organization (Thailand Cultural Center) 4. Participating area 1 city (Bangkok City) 5. Places visited in Japan 2 prefectures (Tokyo, Shimane) 6. School visited for culture exchange 1 school (Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo) 7. Cooperative organization Shimane: Matsue City, Matsue City International Exchange Association, Shinji-Shineikai, Koto-Ensemble Hana, Matsue Municipal Girls High School 13

16 Impressions of Japan ( Thai group ) I am very happy and glad to have participated in the JENESYS Programme. This stay is meaningful for me because I have gained a deeper understanding of various aspects of Japanese culture and daily life. In addition, I was moved by coming into contact with the cultures of the five Mekong countries. First of all, I wish to express my appreciation for the JENESYS Programme. I have had an unforgettable experience in just eight days. I have come to know about Japanese culture, the well-disciplined attitude of Japanese people, punctuality, and the Japanese work ethic. I hope this programme will continue and establish close relationship between countries for a long time to come. 14

Outline of the Cambodian group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, 2009 - January 22, 2009 2.

17 Outline of the Cambodian group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, January 22, Number of group members Total: 20: Performers: 16 (Male: 5, Female: 11) Management staffs: 4 (Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts: 4) 3. Number of dispatching organizations 2 organization (Department of Performing Arts, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts; Royal University of Fine Arts) 4. Participating area 1 city (Phnom-Penh City) 5. Places visited in Japan 2 prefectures (Tokyo, Okinawa) 6. School visited for culture exchange 1 school (Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo) 7. Cooperative organization Okinawa: Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Organization of the former Ryukyuan performing arts majors of Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 15

18 Impressions of Japan (Cambodian group) I am glad to have participated in the JENESYS Progarmme in the Japan-Mekong Exchange year. If Japan and the five Mekong countries cooperate in taking on developments in various fields to reduce poverty, peace will be brought to Asian countries. I am happy to have made friends with many Japanese people and people from the five Mekong countries through this programme. In addition, it was useful for me to visit to many institutions for study. In particular the Peace Memorial Park in Okinawa deeply impressed me. Through participating in the exchange programme implemented by Nippon Sport Science University, I came to know that Japanese people are friendly, and I came to like Japan, Japanese people and Japanese university students. In addition, I was profoundly moved by viewing and listening to Japanese dancing and drum beating and wearing a kimono. This is my first visit to Japan, and I cannot express my gratitude enough for the valuable experience and warm hospitality. 16

Outline of the Myanmarese group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, 2009 - January 22, 2009 2.

19 Outline of the Myanmarese group 1. Duration of the visit in Japan January 15, January 22, Number of group members Total: 20 Performers: 18 (Male: 9, Female: 9) Management staffs 2 (Principal: 1, Teacher: 1) 3. Number of dispatching schools 1 (Gitameit Music Center) 4. Participating area 1 city (Yangon City) 5. Places visited in Japan 2 prefectures (Tokyo, Okinawa) 6. School visited for culture exchange 1 school (Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo) 7. Cooperative organization Okinawa: Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Organization of the former Ryukyuan performing arts majors of Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 17

In addition, I have actually seen how developed Japan is, and I wish to learn from its good points, such as the diligence, warmth, and punctuality of Japanese people. I hope to visit Japan again.

20 Impressions of Japan (Myanmarese group) I feel Japan and the five Mekong countries have become closer to each other than before. I am glad to have come in direct contact with the culture of each country and to have watched the performing arts of each country with my own eyes. In addition, I have actually seen how developed Japan is, and I wish to learn from its good points, such as the diligence, warmth, and punctuality of Japanese people. I hope to visit Japan again. This visit to Japan was my first visit to a foreign country, and introducing the culture of my own country on stage was also a first experience. In addition, I was able to experience directly the cultures of other countries for the first time. I had not been very interested in Myanmarese traditional music, and only listened to current popular music. I had not been aware of the need to preserve our own culture. But now, I understand the value of our ethnic music and traditional performing arts, and I am proud of them. 18

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