Join HICE and JICA for a fun-filled International Week at Hamanako Garden Park on June 1st (Saturday) and 2nd (Sunday) as part of Lake Hamana Hanahaku 2024!
Bringing the World Closer Together at Hanahaku
Flowers of the Word Photo Exhibition
Discover the work of Shizuoka`s JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers through a captivating photo exhibition showcasing their activities abroad.
Encounter the World in Your Community
Fairtrade Goods in Shizuoka Prefecture Exhibition（6/1）
Purchase Fairtrade goods and enjoy them at a dedicated dining area while listening to the stories from fair trade producers.
Write Your Name in a Foreign Language! (6/1)
Foreign residents from various countries living in Hamamatsu teach us their native language! We will have presentations on Irish and Nepalese culture, as well as dance performances. You can also try your hand making your own custom badge!
World Art and Dance Experience(6/2)
Get moving and experience Afro-Brazilian culture or why not experiment with art that blends French and Mexican influences.
Event Programme
June 1st（Sat）
| Cultural Introduction | An introduction to Ireland |
| Cultural Introduction | An introduction to Nepal, dance lesson |
| Refreshments | Coffee cherry tea, baobab juice, and more |
| Food and Goods Stall | Peruvian sweets (cookies, lemon pies, etc.), trinkets, and cultural introduction |
| Goods Stall | Baobab oil, baobab powder, Malawi trinkets, and cultural introduction |
| Cultural Introduction | Mingle with foreign residents and learn how to write your name in their native languages! You can also try your hand at creating your own badge |
June 2（Sun）
| Cultural Introduction | An introduction to Afro-Brazilian culture, and dance class |
| Cultural Introduction | An introduction to Mexican culture, and picture drawing experience |
| Refreshments | Coffee cherry tea, baobab juice, and more |
| Food and Goods Stall | Peruvian sweets (cookies, lemon pies, etc.), trinkets, and cultural introduction |
| Goods Stall | Fairtrade goods (oils, sugar, cacao products, trinkets, etc.) |
| Sale of Goods | Fairtrade goods and food products |
Venue
Vendors:Shizuoka University of Art and Culture Café de Caracas, GRACE, Baobab Sunrise, Sunshine City, zakka+fairtrade Seiten etc.