Tanseisha, along with THAP, a non-profit organization based in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture Prefecture, which engages in various community activities, and Ignition Point Co., Ltd., a business consulting and innovation company, are participating as members of the executive committee to hold the "Tsuruga International Cultural Exchange Festival" (hereinafter referred to as "this event") for the first time in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th.
This event will feature over 15 different programs with themes of "food," "listening," "experience," and "knowledge," allowing participants to learn about, experience, and enjoy the cultures of Poland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Israel, which have deep historical ties to Tsuruga. In order to enrich the event, such as inviting workshop instructors from each country, a crowdfunding campaign was conducted between June 22nd and August 24th. The event achieved 130% of its goal, leading to the decision on this program.
Tsuruga City has built friendly relations with countries such as Poland and Israel since providing support and exchange with Polish orphans in the 1920s and Jewish refugees in the 1940s when they landed at Tsuruga Port. This event is being held in cooperation with the city, local companies and organizations, local people, and various parties related to the four countries with which Tsuruga has deep historical ties, with the aim of passing on the history of "humanitarianism" and cultural exchange that Tsuruga has, which promotes "Tsuruga, a port town that connects the world and an exchange hub city developed by everyone," and developing Tsuruga as a city of cultural exchange.
Through this event, we hope that the citizens of Tsuruga and the surrounding area will be able to deepen their exchanges with the cultures and people of these countries, reminiscing about the period from 1920 to 1940, and passing on the friendly relations and cultural exchanges with the four countries into the future. We also hope that the cultures of these countries will take root in the local area, and that Tsuruga will develop into a city of true cultural exchange.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
＜News Release＞
Overview of the "Tsuruga International Cultural Exchange Festival"
| Date and Time | Saturday, November 3, 2018 10:00-20:00 Sunday, November 4th 10:00 - 17:00 |
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| venue | Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse, Kirameki Minatokan, Tsuruga Port of Humanity Museum |
| Admission Fee | Free *Additional fees apply for eating, drinking, and participating in activities. *An admission fee is required to enter the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse Diorama Museum. |
| Organizer | Tsuruga International Cultural Exchange Festival Executive Committee [NPO THAP, Ignition Point Co., Ltd., Tanseisha Co., Ltd.] |
| Supported by | Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Japan, Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Japan, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan, Embassy of Israel in Japan, Polish Information and Cultural Center, Tsuruga City, Tsuruga City Board of Education, Fukui Prefecture Prefectural International Association, Tsuruga Tourism Association, The Fukui Shimbun Company, Reinan Cable Network Co., Ltd. |
| Website | https://tsuruga-festival.com |
Current Tsuruga Port
You can also experience Polish dance.
Key visual for the event
Event Program
Based on the four themes of "food," "listening," "experience," and "knowledge," the cultures of Poland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Israel, which have deep historical ties with Tsuruga, will be introduced through stage performances and workshops. More than 15 types of programs will be held, allowing visitors to learn about, experience, and enjoy the cultures of each country.
| market | [Food] This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer) of the four countries in one place. In addition, there will be many shops selling local Tsuruga products and specialty products from each country. |
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| Cultural Program | [Listening] Marek Szpakiewicz, a Polish-born, American-based cellist who is active around the world, will be visiting Japan, and there will be a stage performance by the only group in Japan that plays klezmer music, a traditional style inherited in Eastern Europe, as well as folk dances from various countries. In addition, you can enjoy dancing and music by a DJ along with wine. [Experience] You can experience the cultures of four countries in a workshop format, such as Polish dance, cooking, and making crafts such as key chains and amulets. You can also take commemorative photos wearing national costumes of each country. In addition, there are many other programs such as quiz rallies and dance. [Knowledge] Based on the theme of "Tsuruga of the past and future," we will provide opportunities to learn about the history of Tsuruga through film screenings such as "Chiune Sugihara," which is based on historical facts, panel exhibitions, and talk shows. |
Pierogi (Poland)
Falafel (Israel)
Wooden shoe keychain (Netherlands)
Amulet "Sodas" (Lithuania)
*For program details, please visit the event website (https://tsuruga-festival.com).
Related information
・June 22, 2018 Publication Notice
We are starting a crowdfunding campaign to hold an event to preserve the history and cultural exchange of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture
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