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Working towards the eradication
of child prostitution
Sun Piccolo Project
Exhibition:
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August
19th
Civic Gallery Pavilion, Seto Area |
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On
August 19 2005, members of the Sun Piccolo Project participated in the
2005 Aichi World Exposition. Under the Civic Pavilion's theme of 銑ove
the Earth', we appealed for the eradication of child prostitution by
staging a performance and other activities.
On the
day we performed a musical depicting the tragic situation victims of
child prostitution
are facing. In addition to this we combined video interviews with APU
students to send a message to people relating what we can do for those
suffering under child prostitution.
We also invited
specialists involved in NGOs and international cooperation activities
to speak at this event.
The impetus to rethink our own activities and face up to the realities
of child prostitution once more was provided by the views of these people
involved in specialist activities. This was of profound significance
for the members of APU Sun Piccolo.
Our participation
at the EXPO was limited to this one day however, we were fortunate to
have such a large
turn out. Apparently we received the biggest audience
of all events held at the Civic Pavilion. Seeing the tears in the audience's
eyes, we realized that many people felt strongly about this issue.
We
hope to utilize our experiences at EXPO by continuing to play an active
part in working toward the eradication of child prostitution in the hope
that one day all children's faces will light up with smiles. |
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World History Textbook Museum
Exhibition:
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August 22-28
Civic Gallery Pavilion, Seto Area |
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The
2005 Aichi World Exposition provided us with an opportunity to display
our exhibition to approximately
1,300 people a day. For us this was our 4th World History Textbook Museum
exhibition, and we put a lot more effort than before into guiding people
through its various aspects.
We gained a lot
from our frank conversations with the people who came to see our exhibition.
From small children to
the elderly and even people who had experienced
war themselves, we were able to talk with people of all ages and see things from
a new point of view. By explaining the various aspects of the exhibition in our
own words, we ourselves also gained a deeper insight into peace and mutual understanding.
Above all the most rewarding aspect was being able to see with our own eyes what
kind of reaction our activities elicited in others. Reflecting on what we gained
from our participation at the Aichi EXPO 2005, we strongly feel that this has
been our most rewarding exhibition to date.
This experience has laid the foundations
for our circle's future and will enable us to move forward towards the
next step. Owing to this exhibition we have been
able to cement the foundations of our circle, which have been built up over countless
hours of energetic discussions. Our next aim is to hold exhibitions in other
countries. We hope to pass on to our successors the importance of connecting
with people and the ideal for our movement: ‘To make the world in 100 years
time peaceful.' |
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Traversing Culture & Time - My Aichi EXPO Experience
PEARCE Kylie Frances
(APS 3, Australia) |
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The
concept of the Australian Pavilion was based upon the Aboriginal saying ‘for
those coming behind us'. In today's society it is important for us to
embrace the
lessons learnt in the past and apply this knowledge to our present day
society to bring about sustainable development for the benefit of future
generations. Guests were taken on a journey from Australia's past, present
and into the future where a giant platypus awaited them. The platypus
has inhabited Australia for the past 65,000 years and its continued existence
is directly linked to the preservation of our environment.
I worked as
an attendant at the Australian Pavilion at Aichi EXPO for six months
and greeted up to 20,000 visitors a day. I was using formal Japanese
on a daily
basis, and not only took VIPs on tours guiding them in both English and Japanese,
but also did the emceeing for various performances that were staged. Having this
invaluable opportunity to introduce my country in Japan was a life-changing experience.
My
role at the EXPO allowed me to learn at close hand management techniques
employed at international events of this nature. On a personal level
it offered me the
chance to make friends from around the world and gain international contacts.
I am about to start my job-hunting endeavours in Japan, and I think this experience
- which involved working with the general public in Japan - will greatly influence
my future career path. |
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APU
Students at the 2005 Aichi EXPO |
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