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Exchange programs with the Republic of Bulgaria
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the constituency system in fiscal 2007, Hodogaya Ward has concluded partner city agreements with Sophia, the capital of Bulgaria, and has continued to interact in various ways.
Last updated on October 30, 2024.
- Overview of the Republic of Bulgaria
- Major exchange results
- Major Initiatives
- This year's exchange event
- Bulgaria introduction (video)
Overview of the Republic of Bulgaria
Map
◆ Population: Approx. 6.52 million (2022, National Statistics Bureau)
◆ Area: 110.9 million square kilometers (about one-third of Japan)
◆ Capital: Sophia
◆ Language: Bulgarian
◆Overview of the Republic of Bulgaria (Ministry of Foreign Affairs website) (external site)
Major exchanges with the Republic of Bulgaria and Sofia
| Year and Year | Contents of exchange |
|---|---|
| March, 2008 (Heisei 20) | Renewal of the agreement every three years after the conclusion of the first agreement (4 items of culture, education, sports, tourism) |
| May, 2008 (Heisei 20) | Acceptance of 5 homestays from Sofia City |
| July, 2008 (Heisei 20) | Held "Bulgaria Photo Exhibition" at Hodogaya Ward Office |
| May, 2009 (Heisei 21) | Visit to Director General Hodogaya, the Queen of Roses, Kazan Lak City |
| September, 2010 (Heisei 22) | Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Japan Visit to Director General Hodogaya |
| November, 2012 (Heisei 24) | Visit to Sofia City by Motoichi staff, lecture on disaster prevention |
| September, 2016 (Heisei 28) | Visit to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hodogaya Ward, planting roses in Hoshikawa Central Park |
| October, 2019 (Reiwa 1) | The city is registered as a host town in the Republic of Bulgaria. |
| February, 2023 (Reiwa 5) | Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgarian to Japan, visiting elementary schools in the city, and conducting reading classes for Bulgarian picture books |
Major Initiatives
Conducted Bulgarian understanding classes at elementary schools in the city
As part of the “International Cultural Understanding Project” that has been implemented since 2016, 3 or 4 elementary schools show Bulgarian folk music and introduce Bulgarian culture every year.
Class by Dr. Antonio
Show of Bulgarian folk dance
school lunch with Bulgarian menu
In addition, music performances in Bulgaria and opening a ward festival booth.
Flower festival
Hodogaya Kumin Performing Arts Festival
Inhabitant of a ward festival
Inhabitant of a ward gallery exhibition
Bulgarian cooking class
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2024 Exchange Event
[finished] 1st Bulgarian Cooking Class
Date and time
Friday, October 25, 2024 From 10:00 to 13:00
[Place]
Yokohama City Yogoya District Center Cooking Room
[Number of people]
16 first-come, first-served basis
[Eligibility]
Those who live or work in the city and are 18 years old or older
[Application]
Call the Magaya District Center from 9:30 on Wednesday, 9/25
Menu
・Salad Snejanka (cucucumber and yogurt salad)
・Mishmash (Bulgarian omelet)
・Musaka (minced meat and potato gratin)
[Participation fee]
1,000 yen per person
[Your belongings]
Apron, triangle width, cloth width, writing utensils, hand towel
・There is also a Bulgarian course by Mr. Antonio.♪
・We will also sample it.
★It's finished. Thank you very much for your participation.
2nd Bulgarian Cooking Class
Bulgarian cooking class (Nishiya district center)
Date and time
Friday, December 13, 2024 From 10:00 to 13:00
[Place]
Nishitani District Center Cooking Room, Yokohama City
[Number of people]
12 first-come, first-served basis
[Eligibility]
Those who live or work in the city and are 18 years old or older
[Application]
Call Nishiya district center from 10:00 on Thursday, 11/21
Menu
・Tarattle (cold soup of yogurt)
・With grilled eggplant yogurt sauce
・Cuffte (Bulgarian-style hamburger)
[Participation fee]
1,000 yen per person
[Your belongings]
Apron, triangle width, cloth width, writing utensils, hand towel
・There is also a Bulgarian course by Mr. Antonio.♪
・We will also sample it.
★Click here for details. → Flyer (PDF: 935KB)
Introduction of Bulgaria by Dr. Antonio
Dr. Antonio
Real name: Angerofantonioanatriev
While performing arts activities, I teach Bulgarian cuisine and culture to local people.
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Inquiries to this page
Hodogaya Ward Regional Promotion Division Lifelong Learning Support Section
Phone: 045-334-6305
Phone: 045-334-6305
Fax: 045-332-7409
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