Introduction of Nabekone Village in Myanmar to Japanese students! [Japan x Myanmar]
On 26th November, SEEDS Asia visited Tamba City Municipal Aogaki E.S. to introduce to the 6th graders the situation surrounding Nabekone Village in Hinthada Township, where the school furniture from former Tozaka E.S. is presented to. Aogaki E.S. is a new school established as a result of merger of four schools including former Tozaka E.S (please refer to https://www.facebook.com/pg/SEEDS-Asia-206338119398923/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2233729616659753 about carrying out the furniture). The session was realized when SEEDS Asia suggested to the school principal that how the desks/chairs and blackboards that the children used to use are going to be utilized in Myanmar be explained to them. The principal warmly accepted the offer by providing an opportunity of a “special class” for the school’s 6th graders. Shared to the students were the flood impact to and deterioration of the former school building of Nabekone E.S., which made the students astonished as well as say “It is admirable that the students in such an environment are striving with study”. Upon seeing the newly constructed building, they also said “I am glad a new building is about to be completed”. Lastly, video-shooting was conducted to record four different topics of messages for the children in Nabekone Village: 1. About my school; 2. About my community; 3. How I am prepared for disasters; and 4. How I want the furniture to be used. Each of the topic groups greeted “Mingalaba (Hello in Burmese)!” and introduced about their school and town as well as a message of “please take care of the furniture well”. Upon arrival of the school furniture in Nabekone Village, a responding video letter will be sent from the people there. Thank you very much to Mr. Principal of Aogaki E.S., and all who supported!
