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NEAR is... a representative regional diplomacy cooperation and international organization by 76 regional governments (71 member regions and 5 observers) in 6 Northeast Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, North Korea, and Mongolia. Since the adoption of the NEAR Charter based on mutual prosperity, NEAR has carried out extensive exchange and cooperation projects in various fields ranging from economy and humanities exchange, education & cultural exchange, environment, disaster prevention, cross-border cooperation, science & technology, ocean & fisheries, tourism, mineral resources development & coordination, energy & climate change, women & children, bio-medical industry to agriculture. Partnering with and promoting joint projects by strengthening the exchange with international organizations such as AER (The Assembly of European Regions), the largest independent network of regional authorities in Europe, and R-20 (Regions of Climate Action), NEAR takes the lead in building an international cooperative network communicating with the world beyond Northeast Asia.
NEAR is open to all. Any local government located in the Northeast Asian region sharing the founding purpose of NEAR can join us through the NEAR General Assembly.
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Korean Cultural Experience for Public Officials Seconded from NEAR Members – Korean Folk Songs
Korean Cultural Experience for Public Officials Seconded from NEAR Members
Korean Folk Songs The NEAR Secretariat provides public officials seconded to the NEAR Secretariat in March, 2014 with a chance to experience Korean culture by implementing “Learning Korean folk song program" once a week, to let them understand Korean culture.
Q1. How do you like Korean folk song program? Q2. Compared to the folk songs of your home country, what is special about the Korean folk songs? Do you have any trouble learning Korean folk songs? Q3. What do you want to learn besides Korean folk songs? • Staff Seconded from China Qi Hongzheng
A folk song represents people's trait and includes the spirit of the people which is not expressed in languages. The Korean Folk song class helps me to enjoy one ethnic’s spirit and philosophy better understanding Korean culture. But, for me who
• Staff Seconded from Japan Matsuo Shuichiro
I had no interest in Korean folk songs at first, but it is interesting to learn because it has a variety of songs. Aldo, I found enjoyment in playing musical instruments as well as singing a song.
don’t know about music, I've become interested in Korean history and culture related to the folk music and it would be hard for me to achieve excellent results regarding the folk songs.
Compared to Japanese folk songs, they are similar in including lyrics on efforts to win one's heart and daily life. In terms of a musical instrument, Korean and Japanese folk songs are similar both
The melody of Korean folk songs has unique beauty and
in using drums and string instruments, but they differ in types.
vivid racial peculiarities. The content of the Pansori also varies. Most of musical instruments such as janggu and drum are played upright and are played with fingers and drumsticks with the drum
Asian Games and Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games are
standing. The most difficult thing to learn is to understand rhythm
respectively to be held in September 2014 and 2018. I am really
and vocalization.
interested in how these big events are operated.
In a Korean drama titled ‘You who came from the stars,̓ one of Chun Song-yi's dialogues “Chimac is the best in the snowy day” made chicken and beer come into the spotlight among young people. A Chimac's fad is beginning in China. Like this, Korea has a wide variety of foods ranging from a hot taste to fermented food and the food is very nutritious. During my stay in Korea, I would like to understand as much Korean food culture as possible.
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I want to know Korean sports culture. I know that Incheon
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Korean Cultural Experience for Public Officials Seconded from NEAR Members – Korean Folk Songs
• Staff Seconded from Mongolia Batsuuri Undrakh
When I was in Mongolia, I had no interest in music and
• Staff Seconded from Russia Anna Laman
According to the expressions mainly used in Russia, music is
songs. Learning Korean folk songs for the first time in Korea made
‘Spirit of the People’ because traditional music of every nation
me have a unique and enjoyable experience. I practiced Korean folk
includes the most perfect national specificity. When the Secretariat
songs and types of musical instruments. In particular, I have an
proposed offering a Korean folk song class to the staffs seconded from
interest in learning some of the musical instruments. I think my
foreign countries, I had interest in understanding Korean life and
singing ability has a bit been improved.
thought. Korean folk songs vary and difficult to learn. I think nobody is able to sing Korean folk songs well from the first, but as a teacher
Korean folk songs make high-pitched tone and turn abruptly into low-pitched tone. In this sense, it is very similar to Mongolian
of the class is qualified and teaches us with all of her heart, it is very lucky for us to learn the songs in a better way.
Urtiin Duu. It seems that the tone of Pansori is similar to Mongolian 'Toil' in genre, but it is entirely different from Mongolian 'Toil' in melody. It is quite difficult for me to try to sing in a louder voice.
I think Korean folk songs are a completed performing art. It seems that Korean folk songs tell a lively story not just singing. Russian folk songs are more lyrical and accessible to the listeners in
I would like to learn other Korean culture, not merely
making them understand well.
learning Korean folk songs and musical instruments. In particular, as I am interested in art, I would like to have many opportunities to experience Korean painting, Korean paper arts, chinaware arts, and calligraphy.
Pansori is a type of traditional Korean music and a singer chants a narrative song according to a pansori master's beating time. If given the chance, I would like to experience traditional Korean musical instruments such as drums.
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NEAR Activities Activity Report of the NEAR Sub-Committees ■ Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination (Magadan Region, Russia) The NEAR Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination was held on July 19 in Magadan region, Russia. There were plenty of events, including the 1st International Magadan Investment Fair and the 75th anniversary of Magadan’s founding. The Sub-Committee was a platform to share experiences in the area of natural resources development and have a continued partnership among member regions. Also, participants had a chance to hear the story of industrial sites by inviting representatives of mining enterprises as well as of Magadan government. Director General Lee Jong-hwan attended in the Sub-Committee on behalf of the NEAR Secretariat and delivered a presentation regarding investment activation plans of Magadan and exchange and cooperation plans among NEAR member regions. ■ Sub-Committee on Educational & Cultural Exchange (Shimane Prefecture, Japan) “The Northeast Asia Wings of Exchange in Shimane 2014,” one of the projects of the Sub-Committee on Educational and Cultural Exchange, was held from August 1-6 in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The meeting, which is annually held as part of Sub-Committee on Educational & Cultural Exchange, seeks to build a network to improve mutual understanding and to foster friendship exchanges among the youth of the Northeast Asian regions. The Sub-Committee was attended by a total of 27 people from four countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia as well as the NEAR Secretariat; participants spent a meaningful time improving exchanges with local residents through a variety of programs such as experiencing home-stay and traditional Japanese culture.
The NEAR Sub-Committee on Life & Medical Industry to be held (September 29~October 2) The NEAR Sub-Committee on Life & Medical Industry is scheduled for September, 2014 for the first time to promote exchange and cooperation in life and medical industry among regional governments of Northeast Asia. The Sub-Committee is expected to find joint solutions on a variety of issues each member faces and to build a bridge for cooperation among member regions under the title of “Exchange and Cooperation in Life and Medical
• Date : September 29 (Mon) ~ October 2 (Thu) • Venue : Hotel Ramada, Cheongju City, Chungchengbuk-do Province, Korea • Participated by : Member Regions and Related Departments • Agenda: - Presentation by representatives of member regions - Presentation on life and medical industry cases and international joint research - Presentation on resolutions and results
Industry in Northeast Asian Regions.”
The 6th NEAR International Forum to be held The 6th NEAR International Forum was held on August 27-29 in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. The forum, extraordinarily co hosted by the
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The Forum consisted of opening remarks, a keynote speech, and
(NEAR) and the government of Khabarovsk Krai of Russia, covered the issues brought up in Northeast Asia and made it much more special. The theme of the Forum was ‘One Northeast Asia Region, One Community-Challenges & Opportunities.' The forum was participated by Governor Kim Kwan-yong of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Chairman Chung Tae-ik of the Korean Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR), President Michele Sabban of R20 Regions of Climate Action, and great world’s scholars, related organizations, and member regions. The stories continues in our next issue.
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special speech and was divided into three sessions along with presentations, discussions, dinner banquet, and cultural visit. The theme of each session is as follows. - Session I: Unity between Eurasia and Northeast Asian Region (90 Min) - Session II: Seeking for New Growth Engine in the Region (Subregion of Pan-East Sea/ Sea of Japan) (90 Min) - Session III: Action for Climate Change and Environmental Issues in Northeast Asia Region (90 Min)
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Secretariat News NEAR Secretary General Kim Participated in the D-300 Ceremony for Successful 2015 World Water Forum
Director Zhang Baoxiang of Foreign Affairs Office of Jilin Province and Vice Director Wang Zhiwei on July 1 at the Changchun Nanwho Hotel, Jilin Province. In the meeting, Jilin Province stressed that Jilin Province will propose the agendas regarding joining NEAR by participating in the NEAR General Assembly held in October in Jeollanam-do Province and the Secretariat asked them to invite speakers to the NEAR International Forum asking for participation in the Forum.
On June 19, ‘D-300 Ceremony for Successful 2015 Daegu-Gyeongbuk World Water Forum’ was held at EXCO, Daegu. The event, which was co-hosted by the Organization Committee for the 2015 World Water
Meeting with Director Zhang Baoxiang of Foreign Affairs Office of Jilin Province and Vice Director Wang Zhiwei
Forum, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation (MOLIT), Ministry of Environment (ME), and City of Daegu, was arranged for everyone to participate in to promote the exhibition to the public. “World
Secretary General Kim Attended the 21st Century Human Value Forum
Water Forum 2015 is a platform for water industry development of DaeguGyeongbuk and Korea. I hope for related organizations’ thorough
Starting with the Opening Ceremony on July 3, the 21st Century Human
preparations and local residents’ attention.” Joo Nak-young, Vice
Value Forum consisted of six keynote speeches, four special lectures, three
Governor of Administration for Gyeongsangbuk-do said in a
plenary sessions, two round-tables, and six special sessions. Each session
congratulatory speech while Secretary General Kim said “NEAR will
was held at the Andong Culture & Art Center, Center for International
make an effort to cordially invite all NEAR member regions to the Forum
Exchange of Andong National University, Confucian Land, and Andong
for successful World Water Forum.”
Citizen’s hall on July 3, 4, and 5 respectively. Titled ‘Human Values for the 21st Centuries,̓ the Forum was participated by more than 120 people,
Participation in the 1st China-Russia Fair and Visit to Foreign Affairs Office of Jilin Province Led by Director
including experts at home and abroad. Korea's spiritual cultural capital clarified that they will hold Human Value Forum to shed new light on the Northeast Asian value’s influence on the history of the world's civilizations.
General Lee Jonghwan, NEAR Secretariat delegates participated in the 1st Meeting with Hao Huilong, Vice Governor of Heilongjiang Province
The Secretariat Delegation Participated in the Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination and Prepared the NEAR International Forum
China-Russia Fair held in Harbin City,
The Secretariat delegation, led by Director General Lee Jong-hwan,
Heilongjiang Province on June 29-30. On the first day, they participated in
participated in the Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development
the welcome banquet and the eve festival. on the 30th, they encouraged
and Coordination held on July 16-21 in Russia and visited Khabarovsk
Heilongjiang to participate in the NEAR International Forum in August
Krai to prepare the NEAR International Forum held in August. The
and the General Assembly in October in Jeollanam-do Province taking
delegation asked staffs of Magadan Government to participate in and
with Vice Governor Hao Huilong of Heilonjiang Province under the topic
cooperate for the NEAR events during a visit to Magadan. While visiting
‘Development plan of the Association.’ Following the visit to
Khabarovsk Krai, the delegation confirmed the hotel accomodation and
Heilongjiang, they participate in the welcome banquet and met with
conference hall with agency.
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NEAR Member News Hunan Province - China
Kyoto Prefecture - Japan
“The 2nd China Mineral & Gem Show” and “2014 Hunan Science and Technology Week” held in Changsha
‘Kyoto Sea Festival’ held Kyoto Prefecture makes an effort to create an attractive tourist
The opening ceremony of the
China(Changsha)Mineral & Gem Show
2nd China Mineral & Gem Show
complex using history and culture
and 2014 Hunan Science and
related to the region with the
Technology Week were held at the
theme of ‘Sea Kyoto’ in order to
Hunan International Convention &
build the northern part of the
Exhibition Centre. The expo,
Kyoto as a competitive tourist attraction in Japan.
which is the largest professional mineral & gem show in Asia was
As part of ‘Sea Kyoto’ project,
participated by 1,500 people from more than 60 countries. 2014 Hunan Science and Technology was held under the theme of “Developing via
‘Sea Festival,’ the largest event
Innovation & Leading Future with Technology” at the same period of time
related to sea in Japan, held every
with the China Mineral & Gem Show.
Poster of 'Kyoto Sea Festival'
year in main seaside cities in
Japan, was held from July 19 to August 3 in seven locals of ‘Sea Kyoto’
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region - China
districts centered around Maizuru city. The event was a chance to widely
Automobile and Motorcycle Tourism Festival held in Yinchuan, Ningxia
restaurants and selling goods, including opening ship for investigation of
introduce ‘Sea Kyoto’ by preparing a variety of events such as Kyoto’s the deep sea and a training sailing ship to the public during the event. In time for ‘Sea Festival’ held, Obama-Tsuruga of Maizuru-Wakasa
The 11th China (Yinchuan) Automobile and Motorcycle Tourism
Expressway (Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui) which is
Festival was scheduled for July 25-29 in Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui
passageways with Hokuriku, was opened. Opening of all sections of
Autonomous Region.
Kyoto Expressway is in course of time.
Themed “Speed, Passion and Flavor with World Attention,” the event
In addition, as Maizuru International Quay of Kyoto Maizuru Port was
consisted of four themes such as attractiveness, speed, passion, and feature
completed, big exchange that travelers come from home and abroad
of Ningxia. Thirteen main events, including a stunt challenge match, rally
started. This will show the attractiveness of ‘Sea Kyoto’ in the future.
races, a rock music festival, Yinchuan International automobile exhibition, and automobile model contest, were held. In addition, sideline activities were added to the previous program, such as acrobatic motorcycle game, self-photography, and water adventure. 13 main events, including special effect challenge round, motorcycle racing, rock music festival, Yinchuan
Tottori Prefecture - Japan ‘I support, Art Tottori Festival’, the 14th National Arts and Culture Festival for Persons with Disabilities in Tottori held
International automobile exhibition, and automobile model competition Tottori Prefecture, the birthplace of ‘I Support Movement’ together with
were held. In particular, by inviting a Hollywood special camera crew to the
disabilities and non-disabilities makes an effort to create a fit society to
opening ceremony of the festival, real shooting for special effect in
live in with, or without disabilities by enacting ‘the first sign language
Automobile, Motorcycle Tourism Festival
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blockbuster films, such as 007,
ordinance’ for first time in Japan last year. By disabilities’ participating in
The Fast and The Furious, and
art and cultural activities this year, ‘I support, Art Tottori Festival’ to
Blade was shown. World-
contribute to ‘promoting the disabled’s participation in the society and
famous club of brand such as
self-reliance’, ‘promoting the disabled good life’, and ‘improving
Harley-Davidson and BMW
understanding of the disabled’ is held on July 12 to November 3. In
participated in the game.
particular, grand opening ceremony was held on July 12.
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Busan Metropolitan City - Korea The Organization for the East Asia Economic DevelopmentThe 9th Manufacture Association Meeting in Busan held Busan Metropolitan City held the Organization for the East Asia Economic Development -‘the 9th Manufacture Association Meeting in
Opening Ceremony of the Festival
Based on the theme ‘living together understanding disability,’ a variety
Busan’ consisting of three countries, Korea, China, and Japan and ten
of events that everyone can participate in are held in each region in Tottori
cities to promote economic cooperation among member cities and mutual
Prefecture. In addition, ‘International Art Exhibition for Artists with
cooperation. The meeting was attended by about 40 public officials in
Disabilities’ related to the event is asking for a lot of art works from home
economy from eight cities. The Organization for Economic Exchange was established with the
and abroad. The closing date for entries is September 22 and the exhibition period is from October 25 to November 3. (please refer to the URL) - KOREA http://14geibunsai.jp/wp/wp-content/themes/newworld/img/panf/ bosyu_kokusaikoria.pdf - ENGLISH http://14geibunsai.jp/wp/wp-content/themes/newworld/img/panf/ bosyu_kokusaieng.pdf
purpose of strengthening a cooperative system with main cities using an independent way with action for economic globalization. Busan held the Manufacture Association meeting in 2008 and held Tour Association meeting in 2005 and 2008 respectively. In this meeting, participants made a presentation on ‘activity report of each city’ and discussed ‘Integration of Manufacture Association with One-stop Center.’ Each city had free
Inchoen Metropolitan City - Korea The 6th International Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation held The
The 6th International Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation Photo
6th
International
discussions regarding report of future activity plans in accordance with the establishment of ‘International Business Association’ and activation plans for economic exchange. A staff of Busan said he hopes that the establishment of ‘International Business Association’ of the Organization for the East Asia Economic Development will activate the organization’s activities expecting to
Symposium on Climate
contribute to regional economy and participants have active discussions on
Change Adaptation was
mutual interest in environment, tour, and logistics among member cities.
held on July 8 in Songdo
The Organization for the East Asia Economic Development: composed of four associations, including manufacture, environment, logistics, and tourism, the General Assembly is held every two years and individual meetings are held according to each association.
Conventia, Incheon with
great success participated by about 300 attendees from governments form home and abroad, academia, international organizations, and related organizations. The event was jointly held by the Ministry of Environment, the Climate Change Adaptation System, the Korea Environment Institute and the AsiaPacific Adaptation Network. Incheon Metropolitan city which held the Symposium like last year is becoming a platform to spread the researches and cases to adapt to the climate change with GCF. GCF agreed on necessary agendas that are required to raise initial funds
Ulaanbaatar City - Mongolia The 8th Deeltei Mongol-2014 held ‘The 8th Deeltei Mongol-2014,’ a traditional costume festival in Mongolia, was successfully held on July 13. The festival was participated by more than 15,000 people from several regions including the Republic
in the seventh meeting of the Board of the Green Cliate Fund (GCF) and
of Buryatia, Russia and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China as
moves foward to prepare funds. GCF Executive Director Hela Chikhrouhou
well as from nine districts of Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia. The festival was
said “The symposium offered an opportunity for countries to share ideas
a platform to introduce Mongolian cultural heritage and Mongolian
of a new paradigm on climate change adaptation." "Key issues of GCF
traditional costumes throughout the world inspiring self-esteem,
within a few months are to raise developing countries' access to funds and secure resources from the donors contributing aid." She added.
At the opening ceremony starting with the parade of citizens, dressed in the traditional costumes and one of the highlights from the festival was the
The Symposium consisted of a series of plenary and parallel sessions.
traditional costume contest. Awards were given to participants with the
Undertake morning session consisting of presentations and questions and
best deels. the categories included best-dressed boy and girl, best couple
present and future of adaptation to climate change in Korea, Germany,
wearing deel, the pair of dancers wearing deel, best foreigner wearing
Australia, and Nepal was discussed.
deel, the most beautiful deel, and the most active organization.
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• Region : Sakhalin Region, Russia • Event : International Conference • When : Sep 9~10 • Where : Sakhalin Region
• Region : Republic of Sakha, Russia • Event : World Champion Boxing Tournament • When : Sep 9~14 • Where : Yakutsk City • Contact : Division of Athletics, Republic of Sakha T. +7-4112-34-08-49 Email: mimsport_sakha@mail.ru
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• Region : Gangwon-do Province, South Korea • Event : The 12th Meeting of the Conference the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity • When : Sep 30~Oct 18 • Where : Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort • Contact : Environmental Division of
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• Region : Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea • Event : The 1st World Conservation Congress Jeju • When : Sep 24~27
• Region : Daegu Metropolitan City, South Korea • Event : Daegu international Coffee & Cafe Fair 2014 • When : Oct 8~11 • Where : Daegu EXCO • Contact : Coffee Fair Secretariat T. +82-53-384-7244 http://www.coffeefair.co.kr/index.php
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• Region : Hyogo Prefecture, Japan • Event : International Frontier Industry Sample Market 2014 • When : Sep 4~5 • Where : Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture • Contact : Division of New Industrial Information, Hyogo Prefecture T. +81-78-362-3054 +81-78-362-4466
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• Region : Heilongjiang Province, China • Event : The 3rd New Material Industry Expo • When : Sep 6~8 • Where : Harbin • Contact : The Foreign Affairs Office of Peopleʼs Government of Heilongjiang (T)+46-451-53638943 (F)+46-451-53607553 Email : ouyachu@163.com
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• Region : Shandong Province, China • Event : China Qufu International Confucius Cultural Festival • When : Sep 27~29 • Where : Qufu City • Contact : The Foreign Affairs Office of Peopleʼs Government of Jining T.+7-4112-34-08-49
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• Region : Republic of Sakha(Yakutia), Russia • Event : The 6th International Wrestling Grand Prix Conference • When : Oct 3~5 • Where : Yakutsk City • Contact : Division of Athletics, Republic of Sakha T.+7-4112-34-08-49
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Feature Report
The Origin of ‘the World of Siberia’ ‘The World of Siberia’ was held 2003 in Shushenskoe village for the first
NEAR Members' Cultural Series 3 – The World of Siberia
ceremony. Thanks to unprecedented participants's interest in the ethnic music ceremony this year, a total of 199 participating teams competed by
time titled ‘Shushenskoye’ festival. An inaugural festival was participated
submitting videos. 31 teams consisting of talented bands and soloists were
by more than 7,000 viewers along with more than 40 ethnic musicians.
nominated and a team won the first prize ‘peace.’
The festival had a great appeal to audience in communicating only with a
The largest number of participants of all time participated in the fstival
universal language such as music, dance, and traditional craft, and in
and participants from Russia and Mongolia were chosen for the finalists.
telling a vivid story on unlimited art potentials and beauty in Suberia. The
According to the organizing committee, more than 30,000 travelers came
festival has evolved into a gathering that allows participatns to take a
by the festival. More than 11,000 participants and viewers enjoyed the
lecture and experience the program by adding educational communication
festival for three days in seven places.
to the festival in 2009 and 2010. The festival name was changed into 'the World of Siberia' in 2012.
Director Tamara Purtova of ‘State Russian Institute (House) for Folk Arts,’ honored Artisan of the Russia Federation participated in ‘the World of Siberia’ International festival for the first time this year and expressed
The World of Siberia, International Festival 2014 ‘The World of Siberia’ International Ethnic Music and Crafs Festival was held in the Shushenskoe village, Krasnoyarsk Krai on July 11-13. Participants were able to enjoy the festival in seven places; 1. Big Festival: ehnic music ceremony; 2. Small Festival: master-class; 3. City of Master
his impressions on the festival saying that the festival served as a platform to show the fact that many different races and various cultures co-exist in the wide region, Russia. ‘Khusugtun,’ a participating group from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia won top honors of a 'peace' prize at the end of the Festival.
Craftsman: art and artworks fair; 4. Ethnic Awarness Madang: medical treatment based on traditional ethnic culture; 5. Ethnic Communication Madag; 6. Family Recreation Park Madang; 7.Museum for Shushenskoe Preservation. This festival's hilight was to choose the best team in ethnic music
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Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Hyogo Prefecture Japan in Miniature
01 See and Feel
Hyogo Prefecture is situated in the geographical center of Japan. As there is the East Sea in the north and the Seto Inland Sea in the south, bordering the Pacific Ocean through Setonaikai in the south, the topography, climate, history, and culture are very changeable. For this reason, Hyogo Prefecture is called 'Japan in miniature' and visitors feel as if they go around everywhere in Japan while visiting the Hyogo. NEAR News will introduce a variety of attractions of Hyogo Prefecture with six themes; 1)See and Feel 2) Taste 3) Stay and Heal 4) Play and Enjoy 5) Shop 6) Learn and Experience.
Mt Rokko, which is full of green colors, Kobe Port, spreading all over the world, and Kobe, which is a port city, exuding exotic feeling. As the Kobe is the place which is always crowded with foreigners, a variety of diverse
Himeji Castle
, the first Ja
cultures have permeated. The biggest example includes Kitano street, rooster
panese Wor
ld Heritage
Site
shaped weathercock, and scale shaped house. In addition, Himeji Castle firstly designated as the World Heritage in Japan is called ‘White Heron Castle’ with the beautiful
appearance. The historic value of the Castle is recognized around the world. It is currently under renovation, but will be opened on March 27, 2015. Further, Takeda Castle has much of interest in Japan, located in Tajima, the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture. It is also called “Castle in the Sky” and “Machu Picchu in the Orient.”
As there are a lot of cuisine restaurants recognized ‘the best’ in Japan, including French and Italian restaurants as well as Japanese restaurants, visitors are able to taste the cuisines favorably reviewed by the gourmets.The best is Kobe Beef. The taste of the beef is lender and its plain fat is well known enough to be known all over
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the world. Sweet food is also the top in Hyogo and Kobe. Since opening of the Kobe port, as many Europeans and Americans have emigrated to Kobe, cake culture has been developed and Kobe became the best well known region in Japan. d by vorably reviewe Kobe Beef, fa rld wo e th er all ov the gourments
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It is also famous place for tasting cakes with the most high quality in Japan.
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Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
There are many different color’s hot springs raging from Japan's oldest hot springs to characterful hot springs. The best one of the hot springs is Arima hot spring, which is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. Arima hot spring has two types of hot spring waters which spring up at various sources around the town: the Kinsen (“gold water”) is colored brown with
iron deposits, while the clear Ginsen (“silver water”) contains radium and carbonate.
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Hyogo Prefecture where Tezuka Osamu, a world -famous cartoonist, was born is the starting point of Japanese animation. In Takarazuka where he stayed from childhood to adolescence for about 20 years, there are both facilities that allow people to experience animation production and the Tezuka Osamu Memorial hall. One of the main features in Hyogo Prefecture tour is that it has a variety of
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entertainment prepared. Among others, the most representative Hyogo tour is Takarazuka Opera. Takarazuka
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Takarazuka is the oldest in Japan and popular. In particular, the casting members are all-female and impressive stage causes profound emotion to many people.
Kobe has developed into an international city through exchange with foreign countries focusing on the Port of Kobe and built unique culture and sense. Kobe collection held every spring and winter became a kind of dream among the Japanese young people.
In addition, as there are suburb outlet malls, it is possible to get high-quality brand with a reasonable price. Kobe Collection
Hyogo Prefecture experienced the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, which was a rare case in the world in 1995, but the human, material and mental support rendered by the peoples of the world has been a huge encouragement to the affected region. The Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution was established to convey lessons to the next generation and reduce
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the damage by the disaster. ‘he Disaste r Reductio n and Hum Institution’ an Renov reproducin ation g the larg est earthq uakes
We welcome your visit to the Hyogo Prefecture full of attractiveness.
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