Japan Embassy hosts cultural exchange event

To foster cultural understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties, the Embassy of Japan successfully hosted a dynamic cultural exchange event on October 1 for the Japanese language learners from the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad.

The event offered the students a unique and interactive opportunity to engage directly with traditional Japanese culture, enriching their understanding. While welcoming the students, Embassy of Japan Deputy Head of Public Affairs Ura Mamiko, expressed her deep appreciation for the students for their interest in learning the Japanese language and culture, calling it a bridge that brings the two people further closer.

The event featured three engaging sessions designed to immerse participants in different aspects of Japanese culture and traditions.

The first session introduced students to traditional Japanese attire, including the iconic Kimono and its various types. The highlight of this session was a lucky draw, where three students were selected to participate in a live demonstration on how to properly wear a Yukata, which is a lighter summer version of the kimono.

In the second session, students explored the art of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) and enthusiastically practiced writing Japanese Kanji characters using traditional calligraphy brushes and ink, gaining hands-on experience of the centuries-old art form. The students filled with enthusiasm expressed their deep appreciation for the ancient art form.

The final session focused on Japanese dining customs. Students were taught the use of chopsticks.