Spring Break
Savor a taste of the Orient
Students, faculty are invited to learn about Japan's rich culture
Laura Huhn
Issue date: 3/27/07 Section: Pulse
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"It is important to have a different perspective on issues than what is comfortable to us," she said. "That will allow us to be open-minded and be able to think more critically about what we hear on the news," said Freeman.
Massey spoke of the Japan Center East's mission in
nurturing a greater awareness. "Our goal is to assist the students to grow into a more globally competent workforce."
Following the seminar will be the third annual Bon Odori, which is a traditional Japanese festival dance. The dance will be held from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Everyone who attends the dance will be invited to learn the simple steps, so as to join in with the festivities.
Not only will the participants be able to experience the culture through the dance, but the will also be exposed to both the traditional and contemporary Japanese music which will accompany it.
"The Bon Odori is backed by 500 years of history, but we are still able to make it enjoyable for everyone and anyone," Massey said. "It is truly a hands-on cultural experience. Everyone who has come before has enjoyed it."
The cost of attending just the seminar is $15 (which will include dinner), and the cost of attending just the Bon Odori is $8. The cost for both of the events is $20. The registration deadline for "Work in Japan" is Thursday, March 29. To register, go online to ecu.edu/japancentereast and click on "Upcoming Events."
Treat yourself to a cultural experience unlike any others that have been offered, and begin the steps towards a greater global awareness.
The writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com.
"It is important to have a different perspective on issues than what is comfortable to us," she said. "That will allow us to be open-minded and be able to think more critically about what we hear on the news," said Freeman.
Massey spoke of the Japan Center East's mission in
nurturing a greater awareness. "Our goal is to assist the students to grow into a more globally competent workforce."
Following the seminar will be the third annual Bon Odori, which is a traditional Japanese festival dance. The dance will be held from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Everyone who attends the dance will be invited to learn the simple steps, so as to join in with the festivities.
Not only will the participants be able to experience the culture through the dance, but the will also be exposed to both the traditional and contemporary Japanese music which will accompany it.
"The Bon Odori is backed by 500 years of history, but we are still able to make it enjoyable for everyone and anyone," Massey said. "It is truly a hands-on cultural experience. Everyone who has come before has enjoyed it."
The cost of attending just the seminar is $15 (which will include dinner), and the cost of attending just the Bon Odori is $8. The cost for both of the events is $20. The registration deadline for "Work in Japan" is Thursday, March 29. To register, go online to ecu.edu/japancentereast and click on "Upcoming Events."
Treat yourself to a cultural experience unlike any others that have been offered, and begin the steps towards a greater global awareness.
The writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com.
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