ETHOS CORP, a language school offering Japanese and ESL classes based in Basak, Mambaling, Cebu will hold a Cebu Nihon Matsuri (Cebu Japan Festival) this October 20, 2012 from 8am-9pm at Shopwise Super Center.
This event is a joint project of Ethics To Help Others Succeed (E-T-H-O-S) Corp., and the Cebu City Government, through the Mayor's Office.
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Major Activities:
JOB FAIR
This will be a venue wherein local businesses might meet potential employees and where local residents might find jobs.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 8:00AM-3:30PM
ANIME SKETCHING COMPETITION
This is a competition highlighting the globally competitive talents of local Cebuanos in the area of sketching/drawing. The theme will be original concept but based on the Japanese Anime and/or Manga style of drawing.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 10:00am-12:00noon
SHOUGI MINI TOURNAMENT (Japanese Chess)
This will be a friendly competition between Japanese and Filipino nationals opposing each other on a Shougi game board, and will be judged by both Japanese national and local aces.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 10:00am-12:00noon
COSPLAY COMPETITION
This will be a competition featuring individual participant's Japan theme (both Anime and Manga characters) inspired costumes.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak Cebu City
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
J-POP ROCK BAND COMPETITION
This will be a battle of local bands performing Japanese pop rock music with a little twist of modern Philippine genius.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Other Activities:
ORIGAMI: ITS TECHNIQUES!
The art of origami has been in existence in Japan for centuries and has brought hope to many that have been afflicted. To some, origami is simply making paper toys, but for many it is an art that brings opportunity for income. Participants will be shown various techniques of paper folding and how origami might be used as a means of livelihood.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
IKEBANA, The Art of Flower Arrangement
This will be demonstrated by a distinguished Japanese guest, who will provide a small workshop wherein those attending will learn the art and how it could be used as a means of livelihood.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
TEA CEREMONY
The beauty of tea ceremony lies in the preparation and its overall meaning. The Japanese people believe in giving value to meeting a person and treating each meeting as if it were a once in a lifetime encounter, or "Ichigoichie". The tea ceremony represents one of the highest forms of respect and honor in the Japanese culture. This will be demonstrated by a Japanese national and will provide knowledge and training to those who attend, and would be especially good for participants who are in the hospitality service industry.
Venue: The Bible Study Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
KIMONO DEMONSTRATION!
The KIMONO is perhaps the most easily recognized traditional Japanese garment. During this time we will demonstrate the proper way to wear a kimono.
Venue: Shopwise Shopping Center, Basak San Nicolas
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
PROMOTION OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Learning a country's language is a big part of understanding the culture of the country. In the case of the Japanese language, it not only helps to understand the culture of Japan but it also provides a great opportunity for employment for the Filipino people. Participants will be provided with an overview of local and national opportunities for quality Japanese language instruction.
Venue: Ethos Corp. Booth at Shopwise
Time: 8:00-am to 9:00pm
OTHER TRADITIONAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
As we have opportunity, other traditional Japanese cultural activities may be featured during the event. This will be done through photo exhibits and slide show presentations done onsite at different venues at Shopwise.
During the major stage events, there will be smaller stage presentations of Japanese music and song during intermissions.
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