About this event
Held in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, "Smile Festa Yame 2026" is an event organized in conjunction with Human Rights Week. Its purpose is to raise human rights awareness so that each individual regularly thinks about human rights, acquires the sensitivity and awareness to notice human rights issues, and can take action independently. Stage events will feature a calligraphy performance by the Yame Gakuin Calligraphy Club, human rights essay presentations by elementary and junior high school students, and a presentation on participating in human rights fieldwork by Nishinippon Junior College High School. Additionally, a lecture titled "Class on Life" by comedian Golgo Matsumoto of TIM is scheduled. At the venue, awareness panel exhibitions will be held, including a human rights corner, an environmental corner, an art exhibition featuring displays, sales, and crafting of artwork by persons with disabilities, and a human rights manga panel exhibition displaying works drawn by manga artists under the theme of "human rights." Furthermore, there will be a bazaar where welfare organizations, animal welfare groups, Yame Agricultural High School students, and others sell goods, as well as hands-on corners such as trivet fishing, garbage collection experience, and a stamp rally. Anyone can participate for free, and sign language interpretation, summary scribing, and temporary childcare services will also be provided.
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Orinasu Yame Training Building, Yame Civic Center
602 Motomachi, Yame, Fukuoka 834-0031
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