NO.16 "The 35th Magaya Multicultural Community Festa" was held

　On Sunday, November 17, the 35th Magaya Multicultural Community Festa was held. On the day of the event, many people came to the event and it was a great success.
　In the hall, a "Japanese speech" was held by foreigners studying Japanese at the International Exchange Lounge.
　In the Japanese speech, the presenters talked about various thoughts about the differences in culture felt in Japan and Japanese life, such as episodes that touched the feelings of hospitality and hospitality unique to Japanese people, culture that did not directly say no. Was told. Also, this time there was a presenter of a junior high school student, and despite the difficulties and regrets that I couldn't get used to school because I didn't understand Japanese, I was struck by the story of studying and overcoming Japanese hard. Was.

　In addition, experiences such as play and handmade workshops in four countries around the world, including Brazil and the Philippines, and sales of ingredients and accessories from around the world were also performed, and it was very lively.
　In addition, as the first attempt, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police conducted a slide show to educate foreigners about traffic safety, crime prevention, anti-crime program, etc.
　There are about 6,600 foreigners living in 93 countries in Hodogaya Ward. By having you know each other's culture through this event, we want to make it a city where everyone can live easily.
　From next year onwards, I hope you will enjoy interacting with various people through this event! Thank you very much to all the volunteers who worked hard in the management.

　November 2024 Director General Hiroshi Jinbu, Hodogaya