[30th] "Yamashita Gakusha cultural festival Summer 2022" was held.

　For six days from Tuesday, August 16 to Sunday, August 21, "Yamashita Gakusha cultural festival 2022 Summer" was held at the Yamashita Regional Exchange Center (1777-1 Kitahatsusakucho).

　"Yamashita Gakusha cultural festival 2022 Summer" showcased the charm of Midori Ward, which is blessed with greenery, in a fun and easy-to-understand manner with the power of art. The Yamashita Regional Exchange Center, the venue, is a facility that utilizes Yamashita National School (former Yamashita Elementary School) built 80 years ago. Yokohama City School is the only wooden school building that still exists and has become a Midori Ward heritage site. When you enter, you can enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of the classroom, especially the appearance of the stairs is a must-see.

　Various events were held, but as a characteristic, first of all, "Speaking of school," blackboard "." Under the guidance of an art college student who is famous for blackboard art, the children drew their own pictures.
　Next is "Speaking of summer" crafts ". A workshop was held to work using wood chips (wood chips), etc., and it was crowded with many children and parents every day. While I was absorbed in play and crafts, I was able to touch the warmth of wood and the charm of the forest.
　The third is "Agriculture, speaking of Midori Ward." We also sold locally grown summer vegetables and sweets made from Hamanashi, and sold lunches using kitchen cars at the Yokohama locally grown and consumed Support Store. Parents and children happily enjoyed the lunch they bought, and I was very happy.

　In addition, with the cooperation of elementary schools in the city, about 200 masterpieces such as paintings, pressed flowers, and masks of children were displayed in a narrow and lively manner. . In particular, the Wall Newspaper was full of fun articles such as the history of Yamashita Elementary School and the popular school lunch ranking.
　Thank you very much for the successful completion of the six-day event with the cooperation of many stakeholders.

August, 2022

Hiroo Okada, Mayor of Midori

• “Yamashita Gakusha cultural festival, 2022 Summer,” a project to communicate the appeal of Midori Ward through art in 2022.