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The province of Mie works for the “Construction of a multicultural society”, which aims to accept the cultural differences of citizens from different nationalities, ethnic groups, etc., and in the mutual structuring of a community based on same relations.  As part of this movement, the Hand in Hand 2020 – Multicultural Awareness Event will be held.

This year’s theme is “Fictitious Travels on the Planet – Island Countries”.  What do you think about traveling to the Philippines and Palau using your rich imagination?

Date

November 21, 2020 (Saturday) – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Place

Online (expected to be performed on Zoom)

Description

1. Embark on a fictional trip to the Philippines

Take a Fictitious Travel (imaginary travel experiences) to the Philippines with native guides.  Learn about the daily life and culture of the Philippines.

2. Embark on a fictional trip to Palau

Take a Fictitious Travel (imaginary travel experiences) to Palau with native guides.  Connect with the JICA office in Palau and learn about the relationship between Japan and Palau and the plans for preserving the environment.  High school students from Palau will also participate.

3. Presentation Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting scheduled to be held in the city of Shima in 2021.

Entrance

Free

Target Audience

People with an interest in the culture of other countries, the environment and SDGs.

* The explanations will be made in Japanese.  There will be no translators.

Audience capacity and registration method

Limited to the first 50 people who sign up

Apply by the URL below until November 16th (Monday)

https://www.kokuchpro.com/event/mousou2020/

See the pamphlet for more details.

Contact information

Mie Citizens Volunteer Activities Center (Mie Shimin Katsudo Volunteer Center)

TEL: 059-222-5995

FAX: 059-222-5971

E-mail: center@mienpo.net

http://www.mienpo.net/center