11Month22On Saturday, the Multicultural Town Development Association hosted the "Multicultural Exchange Cafe - Kids and Family Exchange," and our university3Students participated as volunteers.
The "Multicultural Exchange Café - Kids and Family Exchange" is an event for parents and children where the foreign community active in Kobe and local residents can casually interact while enjoying snacks and drinks from around the world.
In response to a call from Kobe City's Chuo Ward, the foreign community came together to carry out activities to promote the creation of a city where people of different nationalities can accept each other and live together.Multicultural Town Development AssociationThe event was organized by the Japan Association for Cultural Affairs and Culture, with the aim of promoting the creation of a multicultural city.
On the day, stage shows such as Chinese lion dances and bamboo dances were also performed, and the venue was filled with the charm of diverse cultures.
Our students were mainly responsible for watching over the children and interacting with local residents and members of the foreign community who participated.
Students commented, "We usually have the opportunity to interact with many international students, but it was rare to hear from people from so many different countries, so it was fun," and the event also served as an opportunity to deepen their understanding of different cultures.
Our students will continue to work with the local community to promote multicultural exchange and international understanding.
