Just a smattering of photographs from last years exchange events.
The Hiroshima International Center will periodically hold exchange events: excursions include anything from roaming about the historic town of Tomo-no-ura to frolicking in the northern snows of the prefecture. Be sure to check the information desk counter for new event information!
If you would like copies of photographs or have other inquiries, please contact hic05@hiroshima-ic.or.jp
Pictures from recent exchange events
A Kagura performance.
Supporting the local team.
Still cheering.
For some, snow for the first time.
A party with local residents.
Our team at the 2007 Flower Festival Yosakoi parade.
What a lovely bunch!
Making mochi up north!
Traditional Japanese crafts.2007 Japanese Cooking Event
Japanese food that might be found in a normal household... except *we* try to make it.
Paying close attention.
The latest is gas stoves from Hiroshima Gas.
Trying a hand at tamago-yaki.
Fish in foil, foil in oven.
Just a little help from the sensei.
Busy, but not TOO busy.
What we were all waiting for anyway.
Our final product!
Plus dessert!2007 Year End Fureai Party
Just a small gathering... of 150 or so people
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Bebe and her dancers do their thing.
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Folk dancing from Mongolia.
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Japanese style dance from the group "Treasure Ship."
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Acapella from the local group "Laugh."
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A captivating Salsa performance followed by...
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Lessons... I think we need practice.
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Rapt attention seen only during Bingo.
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A final picture of "Treasure Ship" dislodging our carpet.
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Satisfied party-goers...
2007 Shimenawazukuri, Kagura (etc.) Event!
Local / international cuisine, arts and crafts... and cold. Lots of cold.
Welcome to the Monde region.
The requisite welcoming ceremony.
Pounding mochi in pink.
A shot of the plaza.
Mochi-tsuki action shot!
Warm yaki-imo and peace... lots of peace.
Gourmet cuisine with local residents.
They both clearly didn't work hard enough; too much smiling.
Group picture!