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Guests test their sense of smell at Japan Night

Students from Springfield’s Sister City Host ArtWalk

Middle school students from Isesaki, Japan, brought the East to the Morris Center for the June 2018 First Friday ArtWalk.

June 28, 2018 by Samantha Francka

The Morris Center plays host to a different culture each month for First Friday ArtWalk. June 2018 ArtWalk featured Japan. 

Japan Night

Over 120 middle school students and their chaperones shared Japanese culture at “Japan Night: Act Japan.” Student-created flyer for Japan Night: Act Japan

Students chose the name for the event, created promotional materials, planned activities, and created a performance schedule prior to traveling to Springfield. Their hard work planning was evident in the success of the event. 

Different areas of the Morris Center had different themes. In one area, guests could play traditional Japanese games. In another, they were gifted origami, balloon yo-yos, and candies. One room was solely for performances, and guests enjoyed dance, calligraphy, and more. 

Sister Cities exchange

Students were in Springfield for a 10-day program that occurs annually at the English Language Institute, as part of ELI Special Programs. 

They had a busy itinerary in Springfield. In addition to hosting Japan Night, they spent time volunteering at local non-profit organizations. They learned about service-learning, and how to reflect on volunteer experiences. Exploring US culture was an educational experience and they visited local sites. They also spent time in the classroom, studying English to build on their skills.   

Opportunities to get involved

Students from Japan visit Springfield each year in June (middle school) and August (high school). Community members are invited to attend Japanese culture nights, like ArtWalk. Both groups also look forward to host family opportunities. Hosts spend a day with visiting students to share local culture. This gives the students a better idea of what real life looks like in the US.

For information on how you can be involved in the August visit, contact ELI Special Programs. 

Filed Under: Outside the Morris Center Tagged With: ArtWalk, English Language Institute, Japan, Sister Cities

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