On May 20th, the 37th general meeting and social gathering of the Tondabayashi-Bethlehem Sister City Association was held at the Subaru Hall.
From July 26th to August 16th, the three students of Tondabayashi City stayed with host families in Bethlehem City.On September 23rd, the students reported on their precious experience in Bethlehem.
July |
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27th (Fri) Arrival / Welcome Picnic |
28th (Sat) Free Day |
29th (Sun) Free Day |
30th (Mon) Learn to Speak American (Lehigh University) |
31st (Tue) Washington D.C. |
August |
1st (Wed) Washington D.C. |
2nd (Thu) Learn to Speak American (Lehigh University) |
3rd (Fri) Musikfest (Music Festival) |
4th (Sat) Swap Picnic |
5th (Sun) Tea Ceremony / Cookie Making |
6th (Mon) Learn to Speak American (Lehigh University) |
7th (Tue) Courtesy Visit to the Mayor / Sightseeing in Bethlehem |
8th (Wed) New York |
9th (Thu) Learn to Speak American (Lehigh University) |
10th (Fri) Philadelphia |
11th (Sat) Free Day |
12th (Sun) Free Day |
13rd (Mon) Dorney Park (Amusement Park) |
14th (Tue) Farewell Party (Ichiban Restaurant) |
15th (Wed) Departure |
On November 18th, the 41st English Oratorical Contest was held at the auditorium of the Tondabayashi Firefighting Headquarters.One hundred and eleven students from elementary schools to high schools participated in it and made their speeches as they like in front of the large audience.
An exchange party in the new year was held at “Aldebaran” of the Subaru Hall.
A member performed a Japanese sit-down comedy and the members all together enjoyed singing English songs in chorus.