Hand in Hand 2017 – Multicultural Awareness Event

多文化共生理解イベント – Hand in Hand 2017

2017/11/20 Monday Seminars and Events

Mie Prefecture works for the “Construction of a multicultural society”, aiming to accept the cultural differences among citizens of several nationalities, ethnical groups, among others and on the mutual structure of a community based on same relation. As part of this event the Hand in Hand 2017 will be held – Multicultural Awareness Event.

This year’s theme is “Fictious Journeys through the Planet – South America”. What about travelling to South America countries with your rich imagination? Take part of the event to understand the differences of culture, traditions and values deepening the mutual knowledge by getting to know the home countries of South Americans living in the prefecture.

Date: December 10, 2017 (Sunday) – 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Mie Citizens Exchange Center – Mie Kenmin Kouryu Center (Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 – UST Tsu 3F)

Description:

  • Spanish classes basic level

Useful expressions taught by a foreigner

  • Get aboard on the ficitious jorney through the Planet to Bolivia and Brazil.

Start of the fictitious journey (experiences of imaginary travels) of each country accompained by Brazillian and Bolivian guides. Learning and instruction about geography, culture and lifestyle of both countries in an amusing way.
(Free candies, coffee and mate tea)

*No boarding passes for airplanes

*Content in Japanese

Free admission * there will be sales of handmade products

Capacity and Registration method

For the first 30 people arriving at the event
*Early registration will not be necessary
Registration by e-mail, fax or phone (information below)

Note: There is no free parking at the site. People going to the event by car are required to pay a parking lot fee.

 

Contact information:

Mie’s Citizens Volunteer Activities Center (Mie Shimin Katsudō Volunteer Center )

TEL:059-222-5995   FAX:059-222-5971  E-mail:center@mienpo.net

http://www.mienpo.net/center

Purple Light Up 2017 at Mie Center for the Arts ~Movement to eradicate violence against woman~

2017/11/20 Monday Seminars and Events

総文パープル・ライトアップ2017 ~女性に対する暴力をなくす運動~

Every year the “movement to eradicate violence against woman” is held from November 12 to 25. In several regions all over the country the event called “Purple Light Up” is carried out, symbolized  by a purple ribbon representing  the eradication of the violence against woman. As last year, Mie Center for the Arts will host the event.

This “Light Up” calls for the eradication of the violence against woman and conveys the message the victims are not alone and must look for help. An exhibition will also be held in collaboration with municipalities in Mie Prefecture to better approach the issue. Attend the event and bring your family and friends!

Date:

November 11 (Saturday) to November 25 (Saturday)     5p.m. to 9 p.m. every day (except days off)

Location:

Celebration Plaza at Mie Center for the Arts (Mie-ken Tsu-shi Isshinden Kotusbeta 1234)

Admission

Free (no advance reservation is required)

Other events related to the purple ribbon movement at the Center are scheduled.
More details on the following homepage: (only in Japanese)
https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/event/sponsor/detail/18925

 

Contact information:

Frente Mie – Mie Prefectural Gender Equality Center (Ken Danjo Kyoudou Sankaku Senta)

〒514-0061 Mie-ken Tsu-shi Isshinden Koutsubeta 1234

TEL: 059-233-1130