Experience 14 Types of Culture: Maizuru City Recruits Students for 'Culture Fair'

Maizuru City, in collaboration with the Maizuru City Culture Association, will hold the 'Culture Fair'—an event where elementary and junior high school students can experience various cultural arts—on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Maizuru City General Cultural Hall.

[Event Purpose and Background] This event aims to provide an opportunity to nurture the rich sensibilities of the next generation of students. This year, a total of 14 types of workshops have been prepared, covering everything from traditional Japanese culture to contemporary arts and a special Uzbekistan lecture commemorating the city's sister-city partnership. Students can select and attend multiple workshops as long as the schedules do not overlap. To help participants understand the atmosphere of each course in advance, videos and photos of the actual activities are available on the Maizuru City website.

[Event Overview] Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Maizuru City General Cultural Hall (Maizuru City, Kyoto) Target Audience: Elementary and junior high school students *Target ages/grades vary by workshop time slots. Admission: Free *Note: Some workshops require a material fee (e.g., Ikebana: 600 yen, Tea Ceremony: 300 yen, Pottery: 500 yen).

Workshop Categories (14 types total): Traditional Culture: Shakuhachi, Shamisen, Wadaiko (drums), Kimono dressing, Ikebana (flower arrangement), Tea Ceremony. Modern Culture & Arts: Ballet, Guitar, Taishogoto (harp), Drama, Pottery, Painting, Uzbekistan Lecture (Sister-city commemoration).

Application Method and Deadline: Apply online via the QR code provided on recruitment flyers from Wednesday, June 17, to Wednesday, July 15, 2026. *A lottery will be held if applications exceed capacity. Results will be sent between late July and early August. *Walk-ins may be accepted on the day of the event if there are remaining vacancies from the pre-registration.

[Contact Information] Maizuru City Lifelong Learning Department, Culture and International Affairs Division 1044 Kitasui, Maizuru-shi, Kyoto 625-8555 TEL: +81-773-66-1019 FAX: +81-773-62-9891 E-mail: [email protected]