PARTENAIRE
This project is actively working for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), newly organized together with the local group, “Hiwasa tourist volunteer association”. The Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine Festival, held since the ancient times, is a celebration for prayers of abundant catch, good harvests, maritime safety, and the prosperity of the five grains. During the festival, eight Chosa (taiko drum stand) parade through the Hiwasa area. The climax of the festival is when participants carry the Chosa and enter the sea. Although it is a historic festival, there has been a shortage of young people to carry the Chosa due to the region's declining population. The goal is for young people from around the world and Japan to learn about the Hiwasa festival, help preserve its culture and promote its charm. Former NICE volunteers have moved to the area as part of the regional revitalization program and plan to host this first international workcamp to energize the community.
gare la plus proche
The nearest airport is Tokushima for domestic and Osaka (KIX) for international flights. From KIX to Tokushima, it takes 5 hours by train and bus. There is also a flight from Tokyo (HND) to Tokushima that takes 1.5 hours. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at Japan by the days before the workcamp starts and leave Japan from the day after the end.
Informations supplémentaires
Male only. Those who can respect, understand and actively participate in the local shrine festival and those who are confident in their physical strength to carry heavy 'Chosa'!
Remarques
Study theme: You can get the knowledge about Japanese traditional festivals and be a part of the community!
Participation fee: 9,000 JPY (57 EUR by the rate on 2025 Feb. 14th) of NICE Volunteers fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the transportation of the camp leaders while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free (so, your fee is not used for your meals and accommodation!). Other: Festival Info in Japanese→ https://hiwasahachiman.com/akimatsuri
Tokushima
