WA
Conversation & Karaoke
14:00 - 16:00 Conversation
17:00 - 19:00 Karaoke Party
at Op-Weule Lokaal #4
Who We Are
Japanese Culture
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It caused fatal damages to human beings as victims and also to our society: huge number of dead and sufferers of the diseases, damage to our human relationship because of the prohibit of physical contact, of keeping distance and of the crack between generations. We were obliged to change our life style to appropriate these protection policies and maybe our view of life too.
Despite of these negative atmosphere, some volunteers have founded NPO Japanese Culture WA.
Conversation Table
Even you learn the basics, it's also difficult to parctice in Belgium.
For those brave learners, we are happy to offer opportunities to speak in the relaxed atmosphere with native Japanese speakers as volunteers.
The focus is more on speaking and communicating than correcting mistakes all the time.
So, just relax and let the conversation flow.
You can make new friends around the table!
How to participate?
You can just come and join the table on the day of our activities.
If you don't want to miss any chance, it's highly recommended to subscribe to our mailing list. (bottom of this page)
Sometimes, our messages are directed to "junk mail box". Please save it from the bin and tell your mailing software that we are safe.
You are always welcome even if you don't know much about Japanese language. But a lot of passion is required to enjoy more!
Kamishibai
The narrator shows picture panels and tell the stories to the audience of children.
Kamishibai Study Group in Belgium
organized by Japanese Culture WA
Method :
- Perform the Kamishibai ( paper theatre ) in three languages : ( Japanese, French and Dutch ).
Purposes :
- Participants will improve the capacity of language and expression.
- They will improve the communication capacity with spectators.
- We will promote the Kamishibai’s culture to the public.
- We will know more stories of foreign countries.
【紙芝居の寄付を募っています】
使わなくなった紙芝居、お家に眠っていませんか？
現在、WAでは、子供たち〜青少年に読み聞かせをするための紙芝居の寄付を募っております。
すでにパネル状になっているものが希望です。
ご連絡をお待ちしております。（担当：菖蒲池）
Mini Kimono
Her works are on display during the morning and they are avaialbe for purchase.
JAPANESE SPEECH CONTEST
Nihonjinkai, the Japanese Association in Belgium, will organize their annual speech contest. (The application is closed now)
It's a wonderful challenge to talk in public and share your ideas in Japanese language.
There are 2 categories in the event; beginner (A) and more advanced Japanese speaker (B).
The tradition is reserved this year again! The final winner of (B) will be awared with a return ticket to Japan!!!
We are cheering for the contestants on 25th November.
The 18th World Children's Haiku Contest (2023-2024)
FR
NL
Call for entries : Applicants must be the age of 15 and under as of 15 January 2024
Originating from Japan, Haiku is the shortest form of poetry in the world. In a short descriptive verse, it captures a moment in the poet's life, or simply expresses the beauty of nature. Haiku is now enjoyed in many countries around the world.
JAL FOUNDATION biennially organize 'World Children's Haiku Contest', and we are happy to announce that the 18th contest is to be held this year.
The theme of the 18th contest is ' Family '.
Through the contest, children are given the opportunity to compose haiku that will encompass their memories. The experience of composing haiku will also become a part of their pleasant memories of their childhood.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
The haiku must be accompanied by hand-drawn or hand-crafted artwork on the same page, using A4-sized paper (21 cm x 29.7 cm) or letter-sized paper (8.5 in. x 11 in.).
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- Any form of artwork (except photographs or digital images) can be submitted.
- Every entry must be the original and unpublished work of the child himself/herself. Assistance by others (parents, other adults, siblings, or other children) is prohibited.
- The haiku must be presented in three short lines.
- All rights (for compositions and artwork) will be reserved by JAL FOUNDATION.
- Glue the application form on the back of the work.
WHEN?
Regional Contests (work in local languages) 1st Oct, 2023 - 15th Jan, 2024
deadline: 15th Jan, 2024
FR : Rules and Application Form
NL : Rules and Application Form
Let op ! NL speaking children are invited to send their work to Netherlands.
MORE INFO
https://www.jal-foundation.or.jp/en/haiku/contest2023/
Meet and Create together with Japanese people
Event Schedules
Minako
Kamishibai
Kamishibai Study Group
NL : 10:00 - 10:30
FR : 10:30 - 11:30
ALL : 11:30 - 12:00
JP : 12:30 - 13:30
Please contact Minako by email if you wish to participate in the Kamishibai group.
Hiro
Conversation Table
Want to talk with Japanese people? Come around the table with volunteers of Japanese native speakers.
We recommend that you understand the basic of language.
Free : free for participation, no need to reserve.
Room: Lokaal # 4
日本人ボランティアは常時募集中。毎月一度、日本語で楽しく異文化交流してみませんか？ 驚くほど世界が広がりますよ！お気軽にお越しください。予約不要です。（担当：ひろ）
Karaoke Party
Let's enjoy our first edition of KARAOKE PARTY!
Send us in advance which songs you want to sing and we try to prepare the music.
We are looking for a candidate who can support the event as a DJ (who can handle 2 languages from FR, EN, JPN and NL ). Technical support is also needed. Let us know if you are willing to help!
People and Japanese Culture
forever in our heart
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