22nd Nagaizumi Town Library Reading Fair: So That the World May Smile - Listen to the Komuz, View Artworks, and Try On Traditional Costumes!
Japanese name:第22回長泉町民図書館 読書フェア「世界が笑顔になるために～コムズを聞こう・絵画を見よう・民族衣装を着てみよう！～」
📅 Sat, Nov 21, 2026
About this event
The reading fair "So That the World May Smile" hosted by Nagaizumi Town Library will be held. In cooperation with the Shizuoka Prefecture JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Alumni Association, various programs wishing for world peace will be implemented. Visitors can enjoy trying on traditional ethnic costumes from around the world, creating original bookmarks using African fabrics (first-come, first-served; 20 participants per session at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM), and a concert featuring the traditional Kyrgyz instrument "komuz". In addition, there will be an exhibition of paintings drawn by Ukrainian children, a "Peek-Through World Photo" photo stand, and panel exhibits introducing JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers from Shizuoka Prefecture. Display corners for related books and consultation desks regarding the volunteer corps will also be set up. Admission is free, and registration can be completed directly at the venue. It is an event to deepen international understanding that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Community Nagaizumi
Community Nagaizumi, 1283-11 Shimotogari, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka 411-0943
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