Times Of TIU

Writer: Karen W.
Editor: Anju N.
Translator: Natsumi K.

As autumn deepens and winter approaches, many universities are holding their annual festivals, and Tokyo International University also successfully celebrated its International Festival. The event took place over two days, on November 4th and 5th, attracting a lively crowd of students. In this article, I would like to look back on the events of the day and share the memories that everyone made at the International Festival.

1. Overview of the International Festival

For detailed information about the International Festival, please refer to the following link: (https://tiufes.com/)

The festival was held at the first campus in Kawagoe, scheduled to start at 10:00 in the morning. However, on the first day, due to delays on the Tobu Tojo Line, the start time was delayed by about 30 minutes. Nevertheless, both students and the people living near the campus seemed to have enjoyed the event.

The International Festival featured three main types of booths: “Stage Events,” centered around music and dance clubs; “Indoor Events,” focused on presentations from cultural clubs and exhibitions; and “Food Booths,” where students from various countries introduced their native cuisines.

2. Stage Events

Stage Events took place in two locations: in front of the fountain and at the Auditorium. At the event that took place In front of the fountain, students formed bands, played music, performed traditional dances, and enjoyed diverse and distinctive shows.

On November 4th, there was a talk show by the popular male voice actor, Yoshimasa Hosoya, held at the school’s Auditorium. Although prior registration was required, many students attended on the day.

On November 5th, the Kyoto-based rock band “The engy” performed their songs in two sessions.
Additionally, the Auditorium featured performances by the brass band.

3. Indoor Events

Indoor Events, held in the second building, included presentations from the J-track specialized exercises class, as well as exhibitions of achievements from various circles and clubs. It was a valuable opportunity to participate in many activities as it is not something that can be seen typically in everyday life.

Moreover, Ted×TIU conducted live podcast recordings on the first floor of the library’s English Plaza, where students and teachers exchanged opinions one-on-one.

4. Food Booth

The Food Booths offered a chance to enjoy dishes from nine countries represented by ten groups. We were able to experience different cultures by being enticed by the aroma and trying dishes from other countries that we don’t usually eat in our daily lives. Actually going to the food stalls and interacting with multicultural students was a significant experience, allowing us to share and exchange our respective cultures.

Conclusion

Did you all enjoy the two-day International festival? Was it a great opportunity to discover new aspects of students you don’t usually interact with during regular school life? Don’t you agree that a lot of students with different nationalities studying at Tokyo International University made it more fun, which is why it was called the International Festival? As it is scheduled to be held again next year, may your feet lead you to new booths, and hopefully you’ll be able to make new enjoyable encounters.