ITAMI, Nov 25 (Information On Japan) –
The ‘Itami Madan’ competition selling multicultural concord throughout nationwide boundaries was held on Saturday in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, that includes the ‘janggu,’ a standard Korean drum.
The occasion highlights the realm’s distinctive cultural range, as many Zainichi Koreans reside close to Itami Airport. The competition began in 1996, a 12 months after the Nice Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, as a testomony to the absence of the type of xenophobic violence seen throughout the Nice Kanto Earthquake and to foster stronger bonds between Japanese and international residents.
“It’s not about relationships between nations, however about creating connections between residents,” mentioned Hachiro Kawakami, the top of the Itami Madang organizing committee.
The stage performances included conventional Korean dance by college students from Korean colleges and lion dances offered by Kobe Chinese language College.
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