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JENESYS 2.0 Traditional Culture/Heritage/Art Programme (1st Batch)

February 17, 2014

    From 17st February to 24th February 2014, about 70 university students from Myanmar are visiting Japan as part of program on the theme of “Traditional Culture/Heritage/Art” under JENESYS 2.0.

    The participants will arrive in Tokyo on 18th February and then will visit Tohoku area (Miyagi and Fukushima). The participants will have an opportunity to feel the attractions of Japanese traditional culture on various aspects through experiencing handicraft-making, folk song, dancing and visiting Japanese family/home in the local area as well as having a meeting with university students to exchange views.

    This programme is expected to enable youths in Myanmar to deepen their understanding of and interest in Japanese values including its strengths and attractions, and to disseminate the information on their experiences after they return to their home country.