Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies

Recruiting Students for Kite Flying Tournament on April 3

2011 Nagasaki Kite Flying Tournament
The 2011 “Nagasaki Kite Flying Tournament” will take place according to the below schedule. Kite flying is a Nagasaki tradition that has continued for more than 450 years.

Kites and lunch will be prepared for international students who sign up for and attend the event.
Please consider participating in the tradition and talk with local Nagasaki citizens.

○Date and time：Sunday, April 3, 2011 10:00　（State your name and school upon arrival.)
 (Rain date: Sunday, April 10)
○Location：Nagasaki City Touhakkei Park
○Transportation：Take a Nagasaki City bus for 唐八景 (Touhakkei).
  　Board the bus at Hamano-machi (in front of the Hamaya store) and get off at Hiraki (開).
  　Then, take a free shuttle bus from Atago Driving School to the park.
  　Bus schedule: (16 min/150 yen)
    ①Hamano-machi　08:23　―　Hiraki (開)　08:39 
    ②Hamano-machi　09:29　―　Hiraki (開)　09:45 
    ③Hamano-machi　10:29　―　Hiraki (開)　10:45 
  　Please note that buses to Hiraki are limited, so do not miss your bus. 

○Event schedule：
10:00 Opening Ceremony
Kite Flying Practice, Preliminary Round、Post Office True/False Quiz
12:00 Tournament Ceremony (Ribbon cutting, etc.)
13:10 Kite Battle Finals (planned to end at 15:00)

＜How to Apply＞
Contact the International Center by Wednesday, March 16 at 17:30.
To apply by phone or e-mail (ic@tc.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp), include your name, student number, gender, hometown, and phone number.