Multicultural Exchange Booth at the Sawayaka Fair (Sunday, October 25)

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, three domestic students and three international students from our university participated in the operation of the Ami International Exchange Association booth at the Sawayaka Fair held in Ami Town. To help local residents experience cultures from around the world, the students planned and ran a hands-on activity corner featuring traditional games from Indonesia and Vietnam.

The Sawayaka Fair is a community event that showcases Ami Town’s initiatives in the areas of health, welfare, the environment, industry, and fire safety, while also promoting the activities of organizations such as the Ami Town Council of Social Welfare and the Ami Town Silver Human Resources Center. Each year, the event attracts many local residents and provides opportunities to learn more about community activities through exhibits and interactive experiences.

At the Ami International Exchange Association booth, visitors were introduced to popular games from Indonesia and Vietnam. The students explained the rules and invited participants to play together, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction. Many families visited the booth throughout the day, and children enthusiastically tried games from different cultures for the first time. These activities naturally sparked conversations, and participants commented that they “felt foreign cultures more closely” and “enjoyed interacting directly with international students.”

This activity was not only an opportunity to introduce cultures from abroad but also a valuable occasion for local residents, international students, and domestic students to connect with one another. By playing together and sharing smiles across linguistic and cultural differences, participants were able to experience multicultural coexistence in a familiar and enjoyable way. Students who participated in the event reflected positively, saying, “I enjoyed interacting directly with local residents,” “I was happy to introduce the culture of my home country,” and “It was rewarding to see children actively engaging in the activities.”