Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Yukata Party with Parents and Teachers at Saint Maur International School



 [Date& Time] Tuesday, May 20, at 9:00~16:30  
 [Spots] Yokomizo "Yashiki" or Yokomizo Residence, Tsurumi, and Yokohama
[Participants] 16 people from Brazil, China, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Mexico, the U.K., the U.S., and 10 KSGG members 
[Language] English

  On arriving at Yokomizo “Yashiki” with the parents whose children attend Saint Maur International School, we started to help them get dressed in yukata (cotton kimono).  Being so impressed with themselves in yukata, they took pictures of each other.  In the hall the koto ( Japanese harp) and shakuhachi (bamboo flute) concert was held.  At the end, they sang “Sakura Sakura” altogether.  After that, they tried playing the koto and shakuhachi for themselves.  Then one KSGG member in glamorous kimono for dancing appeared.  The visitors seemed to be fascinated with her graceful jiuta (country song) dance.  Eating their lunch they brought with them, they all gave their impressions of the party.  The director of Yokomizo “Yashiki” said hello to them and explained about the residence.  We got to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere and had a wonderful time.