On May 24th, the 40th general meeting and social gathering of Tondabayashi-Bethlehem Sister City Association were held in the Subaru (Pleiades) Hall.
From July 21 to August 10, three exchange students from Bethlehem City stayed Tondabayashi City.Students cultivate friendships with their host families.They also experienced Japanese culture, such as "Sado," tea ceremony and making China Cup.
July |
21(Tue) Arrival |
22(Wed) Welcome Party |
23(Thu) Visit to Osaka University of Arts |
27(Mon), 28(Tue) Trip to Mt. Ko-ya |
30(Tue) Courtesy Visit to Mayor, Tour of Jinai-machi, Experience of Making China Cup |
31(Fri) Swap Ceremony |
August |
1(Sat) PL Fireworks Display |
3(Mon) Tour of Osaka |
6(Thu)Experience of Tea Ceremony (Sado) |
7(Fri)Factory Tour of Bamboo Blind Manufacturer, Experience of Making Soba |
9(Sun) Farewell Party |
10(Mon) Departure for Home |
On November 15th, the 44th English Presentation was held at the auditorium of the fire department.Totally 55 of fifth and sixth graders of elementary schools in Tondabayashi City participated in it.They made wonderful speeches in front of a large audience.
A new year get-together was held at "Aldebaran" in the Subaru (Pleiades) Hall, to promote mutual friendship.The members talked each other and had a happy time, as one of the members performed comic story telling.