~ Article and photos from JETAA Wellington ~
Tanabata event
We celebrated Tanabata recently, beginning in the Wellington Public Library, and later moved our bamboo ‘tree’ to the Japan Information and Cultural Centre. JETAA members and members of the public were invited to write their wishes.
We were quite amused when a small boy came to us very seriously after writing his wish for a Godzilla and put out his hand, expecting that we would grant it right then and there! So if you see Godzilla around, you’ll know why.
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Our conversation classes continue to be very popular – a combined effort between JETAA, the Wellington Sakai Association and the Japan Society.
Native speakers volunteer their time to assist participants in small groups to talk about various topics. Snacks are provided by local Japanese restaurant Tatsushi which is always well received.
Upcoming events
We will shortly hold a bento class, together with the Wellington Sakai Association. Members will learn techniques for creating cute and colourful bento, in preparation for our annual picnic in mid September. This picnic is held with the Wellington Sakai Association in Katherine Mansfield Park, where there are beautiful sakura trees which have been donated by Sakai City. We hope our members will be able to use their new skills to create beautiful and delicious food to eat while looking at the cherry blossoms.