On Air: Rainbow Plaza Information/2012.10.22(Mon)/8:35～
Rebroadcasting: 2012.10.25(Thu)/8:35～

The Global Citizen Dontaku 2012 is taking place over the course of two days, Saturday, November the 10th and Sunday the 11^th.

At the event, panel exhibits and workshops will introduce the activities of Fukuoka’s local NGOs and international exchange groups, and the various daily international cooperation and exchange program activities they are involved with. Also, various goods from countries in Asia and around the world, such as Africa, will be available for purchase. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to try on the native dress of different nations. Enter the world of international cooperation and exchange and see what it’s like in an enjoyable, fun atmosphere.

The event will take place at the Cultural Gallery as well as in the seminar room located on the 2^nd floor of ACROS Fukuoka, on November 10^th and 11^th. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the event runs until 5:00 PM each day. Admission is free of charge.

For further information, please contact the Global Citizen Dontaku Management Office by phone at 092-733-5630. Or, check out the homepage at chikyushimin.jimdo.com.

And in another announcement…

Every first and third Thursday of the month, there is a “Japanese Chat Salon” being held. It’s a place where foreigners studying Japanese in Fukuoka and local Japanese volunteers can get together in a relaxed atmosphere and talk. The next session will be held on November 1^st.

The Salon is held at the large conference room of the Fukuoka International Association, located on the 5^th floor of the Fukuoka City Hall North Annex. Sessions start at 1:30 PM and run through 5 PM. Participants are free to come and go as they please during the session, and participation is free! So, if you’d like to practice Japanese you’ve studied, or just meet and chat with a native Japanese person, come check it out.

Reservations are not necessary. However, if you plan to attend in a group of 5 or more people please contact the Salon prior to your arrival.

For further information, please contact the Fukuoka Foreign Student Support Association by phone at 092-733-5630. Or you may contact them by fax at 092-733-5635.