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Kurume City Plaza Art Project “See you in Kitano-machi”

Kurume City Plaza has been running the three-year project “See you in Kitano-machi” since 2023, with the aim of promoting networking that leads to mutual trust across nationalities, while utilising the socially inclusive elements of culture and the arts.※1

Kitano-machi, where the project takes place, is located in the northern part of Kurume City and is a town with a thriving agricultural industry. It is an area with the highest rate of non-Japanese residents in Kurume, with an increasing number of farmers accepting technical intern trainees. ※2

 
※1. Social inclusion is a concept of aiming for a society that accepts people with differences with respect for those differences.
(From the Agency for Cultural Affairs x Kyushu University joint research team's “First Handbook on Social Inclusion x Cultural Arts”.)
 
※2. Rate of non-Japanese residents in Kitano-machi: 3.8%; average in Kurume City: 1.6%.
(Number of non-Japanese residents in Kurume in August 2022, based on the current situation in Kurume City, September 2022.)
 

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Outline of implementation in 2023
 

In 2023, two types of workshops will be held several times a year, one dance workshop and the other focusing on singing.

The dance workshop is facilitated by Un Yamada, a choreographer and dancer with a wealth of international experience who also works actively abroad. The singing workshop is conducted by Shinichi Anasako, a playwright and director living in Kitakyushu City, who also has a deep knowledge of rap music, using communication games.

 
  Dance workshop
 

Let the music take over in a relaxed atmosphere.

Facilitator: Un Yamada (Choreographer, Dancer / President of Co. Un Yamada)
Akiyoshi Nita (Dancer / Co. Un Yamada)
Shiori Susaki (Dancer / Co. Un Yamada)
 

Date and venue

(1) Sunday 2 April 2023, 14:00-15:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano
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(2) Sunday 25 June 2023, 13:00-14:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano
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(3) Sunday 29 October 2023, 14:00-15:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano 
 
(4) Sunday 21 January 2024, 13:00-14:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano 
 
 
  Singing workshop
 

The songs are used as a platform for interaction between the participants.

Facilitator: Shinichi Anasako (playwright, director / representative of Blue Egonaku)
Performer: Chiharu Kamimoto (actor, musician / member of the Kofuku Theatre Company)
 

Date and venue

(1) Sunday 14 May 2023, 14:00-15:00
Venue: Medium Conference Room in the main building of the Kitano Lifelong Learning Centre
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(2) Sunday 18 June 2023, 14:00-15:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano
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(3) Sunday 20 August 2023, 13:00-14:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano
 
 
 

This is a familiar international exchange programme in which everyone is welcome to participate. Why don't you dance and sing with non-Japanese residents living in Kitano-machi and its suburbs?

Dance workshop
Date: Sunday 21 January 2024, 13:00-14:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room at Cosmo Smile Kitano
Eligibility: Elementary school students and above
Capacity: 20 people (first-come-first-served basis)
Participation fee: Free of charge
Application deadline: Thursday 11 January 2024

 
 
  Application method
 
Please let us know the following information (1) to (4) by phone or e-mail.
(1) Preferred date of participation  (2) Name  (3) Address  (4) Telephone number
 
※Applications received by e-mail will be considered complete upon receipt of a reply. If you have not received a reply after five days, please check with your contact.
 
 
  For applications and enquiries
 

Address: 8-1 Mutsumon-machi, Kurume-shi, Kurume 〒830-0031
E-mail: kcp-j@city.kurume.lg.jp
Recipient: Kurume City Plaza "See you in Kitano-machi" Section
Telephone: 0942-36-3000 (10:00-19:00 / All buildings may be closed for maintenance)
Fax: 0942-36-3087

 
 
Presented by Kurume City Plaza , Kurume City
Cooperation by Kurume University Faculty of Letters Department of Intercultural Studies
Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan in fiscal 2023
Kurume City Plaza Art Project “See you in Kitano-machi”

2023年07月12日