Presentation on Thailand (Chiang Mai, Thai food, festivals), and Taiwan (Keelung, Tainan, Chiayi, food, festivals) (Lunch Presentation Meeting #124, #125)

We had two teams making the presentations number 124 for Thailand, and number 125 for Taiwan. They focused on their hometowns, the food culture and the festivals.

 

Reception Party for International Students, 2018

Kagawa University conducted the annual Reception Party for International Students, with the President as the host. 

There were more than 250 participants in the event, with international students being the main group, plus university staff, and members of international associations in Kagawa. 

With this large number, the food naturally  disappeared in no time. 

As in previous years, international students provided the entertainment with dance performances from Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. 

The last number by Indonesia had the students up and dancing along. 

We trust the students enjoyed the event as much as we did and we hope this provided them with some energy and enthusiasm to concentrate on their studies.

 

Deagu City, Korea, and Japanese Lunch Box- Bento (Lunch Presentation Meeting #122, #123)

For the 122nd presentation in the series, a student from Korea made a presentation on her home-city of Deagu. The following week, a Japanese student talked about the intricacies of bento (Japanese lunch box). Both occasions were well attended by international and Japanese students.

                                     

Udon-making event at Ayakawa town, 2018 November

This year, the folks at Ayakawa town again requested me to bring some international students to join their annual udon-making event. I invited 16 students to come along.

We first went to visit the Takayama Airport Park for a walk to enjoy the autumn leaves and airplane exhibits. Students also bought many stuff at the shop in the park.

We then proceeded to a community hall nearby to cook the udon. Students had the opportunity to try to knead the udon-flour and to cut them into thin strips, which is the udon noodles.

I think all students enjoyed the taste of the udon, which is specially cooked in the style of the local area. A band played music for entertainment.

The event wrapped up with a treasure hunt. Once again this year, we thank the Ayakawa International Association folks for the kind invitation. (Lrong)