Announcement of JAPAN WEEK in BHUTAN 2023
2023/10/20
The annual fest “JAPAN WEEK in Bhutan 2023” will be held from 27-31 October, 2023 in Thimphu, Bhutan. This popular event has been helping to raise awareness and interest in Japan and Japanese culture among our Bhutanese friends.
This year marks the 35th Anniversary of JOCVs (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) in Bhutan. Since 1988, many JOCVs, both young and senior, have been working sincerely to train, educate and improve skills of Bhutanese people in almost every field, such as, education, culture, health, physical training, sports, technology, etc. A Reception to celebrate this anniversary will be held in Thimphu on 27 October 2023, which is expected to be attended by many VVIPs.
The Main Event of the JAPAN WEEK will take place on October 28. You can get exposure to Japanese culture and get a health check up at the booths set up by the JICA Bhutan office, take part in blood donation camp organized by JAAB, and explore other booths set up by UNDP Bhutan Office, Panasonic, BJA.
You will have an opportunity to witness the discipline required to master Japanese martial arts and can also learn self-defense techniques through the Karate Demonstration by the Bhutan Karate Association and Judo Demonstration by the Bhutan Judo Association. If you love music, enjoy song by primary students of Pelkhil School and the mesmerizing performance by Shamisen artists all the way from Japan.
You can also explore Japanese culture and language through workshops organized by the Japan Foundation New Delhi in Thimphu schools on October 30 & 31.
This year marks the 35th Anniversary of JOCVs (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) in Bhutan. Since 1988, many JOCVs, both young and senior, have been working sincerely to train, educate and improve skills of Bhutanese people in almost every field, such as, education, culture, health, physical training, sports, technology, etc. A Reception to celebrate this anniversary will be held in Thimphu on 27 October 2023, which is expected to be attended by many VVIPs.
The Main Event of the JAPAN WEEK will take place on October 28. You can get exposure to Japanese culture and get a health check up at the booths set up by the JICA Bhutan office, take part in blood donation camp organized by JAAB, and explore other booths set up by UNDP Bhutan Office, Panasonic, BJA.
You will have an opportunity to witness the discipline required to master Japanese martial arts and can also learn self-defense techniques through the Karate Demonstration by the Bhutan Karate Association and Judo Demonstration by the Bhutan Judo Association. If you love music, enjoy song by primary students of Pelkhil School and the mesmerizing performance by Shamisen artists all the way from Japan.
You can also explore Japanese culture and language through workshops organized by the Japan Foundation New Delhi in Thimphu schools on October 30 & 31.
Schedule of the Japan Week
| 27 Oct Fri |
Morning: Traditional Japanese Music Performance by Artists from Japan Evening: Reception to mark 35th Anniversary of JOCVs in Bhutan |
Thimphu (Invitees only) Thimphu (invitees only) |
| 28 Oct Sat |
10:00-18:00 hours: Booths to Experience the Charm of Japanese Culture by the JICA Bhutan Office, JAAB, Embassy, Bhutan Judo Association, UNDP Bhutan Office and Panasonic India Main Event 1500 hours: Inauguration - Speeches by Ambassador Suzuki and Chief Guest - Demonstration by Bhutan Karate Association - Demonstration by Bhutan Judo Association - Handover Ceremony of footballs & wears donated by JFA to Bhutan Football Association - Handover Ceremony of Donated items to Bhutan Judo Association - Performance of Japanese Medley by the Pelkhil School - Traditional Japanese Music Performance by Artists from Japan |
Clock Tower Square, Thimphu (Public event) |
30 Oct Mon |
Japanese Culture and Language Workshop （1） by the Japan Foundation New Delhi |
Thimphu (Invitees only) |
| 31 Oct Tue |
Japanese Culture and Language Workshop （2） by the Japan Foundation New Delhi |
Thimphu (Invitees only) |
Flyer of the Japan Week
Organizers of the Japan Week
Co-organizers: Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation New Delhi, and JICA Bhutan Office
In Cooperation With: The Royal Government of Bhutan
In Cooperation With: The Royal Government of Bhutan