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School Caravan 2012
(Penang, Feb 14) 28 students of Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Halim participated in a Japanese Culture School Caravan held at the Consulate-General of Japan. They are currently learning Japanese language in their school. A welcoming speech was given by Consul Ms.Nishizawa, followed by a short video clip "Japan Sense of Wonder", Festivals in Japan- Setsubun節分 (Bean Throwing Festival) and Hina Matsuri雛祭り(Girls Festival).
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| Students listening to presentation on Setsubun節分and HinaMatsuri雛祭り |
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Students taking picture with Hina DollsDecoration |
During the game session, students learned and played a Japanese Characters card game and Jan-ken (じゃんけん-rock, paper, scissors.) Students not only had fun in the game but also tried to enhance their Japanese language skills
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Cards game facilitated by Japanese volunteers. |
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Another typical Japanese game called “Ayatoriあやとり”( string figure) was full of excitement and challenges. Students enjoyed creating crab and broom figures using merely a simply string.
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During Ayotori game session,Japanese volunteers making a butterfly using merely a string and won applause from the students. |
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Does this look like a sea crab? |
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Story telling of a popular Japanese folk tale “ A Giant Radish” story telling had brought students to lots of entertainment and laughter.
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An interesting story telling by a volunteer
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In the afternoon,students had a opportunity to taste freshly steamed Omochi (rice cake) with either sweet soy sauce or Kaya coconut and egg jam) and enjoyed the delicacy.
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| Ms Nishizawa serves Omochi to the students. |
This student was delighted with the Japanese rice cake! |
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Students going home with a joyful heart! Sa-yo-na-ra! |
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