It has been three years since our university established the Kobe Yamate Campus.With the cooperation of the Kamigata Rakugo Association, which is also familiar with Shinkaichi Kirakukan in Kobe, as an opportunity for local residents to enjoy a moment of peace and smiles, and to come into contact with real traditional performing arts live,KUISsKobe Yamate Rakugokai"9/16was held at
On the day of the event, we welcomed Mr. Kizo Hisamoto, Mayor of Kobe City, as a special guest.
After President Hamana's greeting, Aoba Katsura, a graduate of the university who is attracting attention as a handsome young storyteller, followed by Katsura, who strives to spread rakugo such as English rakugo and children's only rakugo, and has a reputation for his gentle narration. Mr. Fukumaru's "Kinmeichiku" made the whole venue lively.
Hitoshi Shofukutei, Chairman of the Kamigata Rakugo Association, who is a master of new rakugo and boasts a rich history of winning awards such as the Agency for Cultural Affairs Art Festival Excellence Award, who acted as a closing, "EIB(Shrimp)”, the atmosphere of the venue reached its climax, and the 90 people who came to visit us were wrapped in big applause and smiles.After the performance, Chairman Nichi's program "EIB”, a lunch box with shrimp as the main dish was provided to the visitors.
We received comments from the visitors, such as, "I haven't had an opportunity like this since COVID-XNUMX, so I enjoyed it to the fullest" and "It was my first rakugo, but it was really fun."Student volunteers played a central role in the preparation and operation of this rakugo event.It was a valuable social experience such as making flyers, publicizing to the neighborhood, setting up, reception, MC, shooting, lighting at the actual event.
Kamigata Rakugo Association, Tamba Koshihikari bento boxed lunch, "Yume no Ki", a local resource utilization base facility in Tanba City, and Kansai University of International Parents' Association, who supported the event. , Kansai University of International Studies Iai Ien Alumni Association, Yodogawa Shokuhin Co., Ltd., who prepared the lunch boxes, and everyone who cooperated with us.
In the future, we will continue to make new efforts to revitalize the region and to please everyone in the region.
