B.U.D.A.Y.A. at USM 2011
The Consulate-General of Japan participated in a Japanese cultural event organized by AIESEC at
Universiti Sains Malaysia in February. AIESEC at USM held the event titled “Building Unity and
Developing Awareness through Youth of AIESEC – B.U.D.A.Y.A.” so that its members and the USM
community could understand and experience the cultural differences around the globe.
Cosplayers singing and doing the anime dance
To introduce the Japanese culture, a cosplay (costume play) was featured during the “Global Village
Night” on 19 February where many were seen dressed up in their favourite anime characters. The
cosplayers not only showed their costumes but also sand and performed traditional and anime
dancing. This popular culture originating from Japan has been gaining much attention from countries
around the world.
Japanese traditional culture such as Ikebana and Kimono were also introduced to the students at the
one-day workshop on 24 February. The students were very keen to learn the Japanese culture through
these activities.
Mrs. Saito showing the students how to make simple floral arrangements and also displayed her ikebana creations
Students got a chance to try on the Yukata with the help from Mrs. Imura
Students and lecturers looking at "Study in Japan" brochures and Nippon magazines
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