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Authentic Japanese Food Appreciation & Tasting Experience

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Do not wait until that next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, come down to this event and try out food samples made by a native Japanese who will also share some tips about cooking simple Japanese dishes.

In this event, we will be getting an expatriate who holds a professional teaching career in Japan to share her knowledge about Japan. Through this sharing, participants will learn to appreciate Japanese food culture.

We welcome all participants and this sharing session will be conducted primarily in English.

Presenter: Ms Sekioka Yoshimi
Organisation: Japan Foundation Asia Centre

Presenter’s Profile

With 30 years of professional experience and teaching roles under her belt, Ms Sekioka has developed a high proficiency in the areas of English language, social studies, and Japanese culture.

From humble beginnings as a former high school English Teacher and volleyball coach in Shizuoka, Ms Sekioka currently works with the Japan Foundation Asia Centre, the cultural institution appointed by the Japanese Government to execute international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.

Ms Sekioka has also undergone a significant number of teaching immersion programs and interacted with people from all walks of life and nationalities, from Australia to Canada.

Some other notable programs which Ms Sekioka is currently involved in includes the NIHONGO Partners Programme which was launched in October 2018 in Nanyang Polytechnic, to impart Japanese mannerism to students. Since its launch, students who partook in the course found numerous opportunities to interact with people residing in Japan.

Agenda:

Familiarise with local ingredients that goes into making tantalising Japanese dishes
Learn simple recipes to make your own stunning Japanese dish
Explore Halal restaurants in Tokyo
Q & A session
Networking session

About the Venue

We are co-Hosting with A Good Space – where changemakers flourish as a community to imagine and create experiences that expand perspectives across diverse social issues.

Event Etiquette:

To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will appreciate that the community observes the following rules:

Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself.
Should participants experience harassment from any parties, please inform the organiser/event host immediately.

* The organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Event Details

When: 26 January 2019
Time: 4:00 – 6:00PM
Where: A Good Space | National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-88 The Central, Singapore 059817
Admission Fees: $10 inclusive of food and drinks
Contact: (+65) 85315609 (via Whatsapp)

Refund Policy:

In the event that participants are unable to turn up for the event, they may opt for a refund with a minimum of 5 days’ notice in advance. To ensure that the facilitators and other participants are not affected by others pulling out and funds to run the workshop, our refunds are as follows:

7 days prior to event: 100% Refund
5 days prior to event: 50% Refund
4 days or less prior to event: 0% Refund

Fascinating Festivals in Japan You’d Want To Witness

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In this event, we will be getting professional expatriates to share their
knowledge about their country. Through this sharing, participants will
learn to appreciate Japanese culture.

We welcome all participants and this sharing session will be conducted primarily in English.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/302186980575208/

Presenter: Ms Sekioka Yoshimi
Organisation: Japan Foundation Asia Centre

Presenter’s Profile

With 30years of professional experience and teaching roles under her belt, Ms Sekioka has developed a high proficiency in the areas of English language, social studies, and Japanese culture.

From humble beginnings as a former high school English Teacher and volleyball coach in Shizuoka, Ms Sekioka currently work swith the Japan Foundation Asia Centre, the cultural institution appointed by the Japanese Government to execute international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.

Ms Sekioka has also undergone a significant number of teaching immersion programs and interacted with people from all walks of life and nationalities, from Australia to Canada.

Some other notable programs which Ms Sekioka is currently involve included the NIHONGO Partners Programme which was launched in October 2018 in Nanyang Polytechnic, imparting Japanese mannerism to students. Since its launch, students who partook in the course found numerous opportunities to
interact with people residing in Japan.

Agenda:

1. Introduction-Co-existence of Shinto & Buddhism

2. Unique Festivals in Japan

3. Q & A session

4. Networking session with the local Japanese people

This event will cost an admission fee of $10 (inclusive of tibits and drinks from Japan), please make payment after you have click attend here to tentatively book your seat.

Payment Options:

Option 1 ($12) : get e-ticket from https://fascinatingjapan.eventbrite.sg
Option 2 ($10)# : Bank transfer to UOB Savings UNIPLUS 374-381-404-3
Option 3 ($12) : Pay cash on the venue (limited tickets available, please bring exact cash)

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The sole purpose is strictly for notification purpose about the payment you have made. We take personal privacy seriously. Hence, please rest assured that we will not share your contact number other than the organizing committee members without your permission.

Event Etiquette:
To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will appreciate that the community observes the following rules:
*Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself. Should participants experience harassment from any parties, please inform the organizer/event host immediately.* The organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

The History & Culture of Indonesian Chinese (TiongHoa)

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This is a part of a series of our cultural exchange activities. In this session, we will be getting expatriates to share their views and knowledge about their country. Through this sharing, participants will learn to appreciate Indonesia’s culture.

We welcome all participants and this sharing session will be conducted primarily in English.

Event Etiquette

To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will appreciate that the community observes the following rules:

Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself.
Should participants experience harassment from any parties, please inform the organiser/event host immediately.

In response the organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Profile of the presenter

Name: Caroline
Nationality: Indonesian

Agenda

Introduction to Tionghoa (Indonesian Chinese)
Brief History and Population of Indonesian Chinese in Indonesia
Language, Dialect & Religions
Festival & Celebration
Networking and sharing session

Key notes to take

Please note that during this event, participants are required to purchase at least 1 item (food or drink) from the cafe as goodwill. The management has kindly agreed us to host this event on their grounds and we should at least reciprocate this kindness by patronising the vendors.
The PDF version of Bahasa Indonesia notes for the event will be available for attendees to download the day after the event.

Event Details

When: 1 December 2018
Time: 2:00 – 4:00PM
Where: Dimbulah Coffee @ Raffles Hospital
Address: 585 North Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 188770 (opposite Bugis Junction)
Contact: (+65) 85315609 (via WhatsApp)

Networking for Serious Learners

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Let’s unite for openness, good vibes, courage participants to share about their failures.

Participants will be separately into their favourite topics for discussion.

Date: 25 November 2019

Time: 2.30pm

Topics for discussion

1. Culture Taboos
2. Recent Trends (E.g. Fintech)
3. Travel experience of a particular country

Key notes to take:

1) To ensure the smooth facilitation of this meetup, please confine your food purchases and consumption within the premise

2) Kindly refrain from blocking aisle to prevent the congestion of foot traffic and any public disturbances to a minimum

3) Please note that during this event, participants are required to purchase at least 1 food item from the cafe.

Event Etiquette:
To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will appreciate that the community observes the following rules:
*Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself. Should participants experience harassment from any parties, please inform the organizer/event host immediately.*

In response the organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Learning Japanese Culture : Origami Session

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We welcome all participants and this sharing session will be conducted primarily in English.

In response the organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Date: Nov 11, 2018, Time: 3-5pm

Profile of the presenter
Name: Rie
Nationality: Japanese

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Basic Japanese Language-30 mins

2. Folding Origami Session-60 mins

3. Networking and sharing-30 mins

Key notes to take:

1) To ensure the smooth facilitation of this meetup, please confine your food purchases and consumption within the premise

2) Kindly refrain from blocking aisle to prevent the congestion of foot traffic and any public disturbances to a minimum

3) Please note that during this event, participants are required to purchase at least 1 food item from the cafe.

4) This event requires a S$2 non-refundable fees to book your seat due to the purchase of origami papers. The payment need to be made upon attending the session.

Interesting insights into Vietnamese Culture from Locals

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This is the second series of our cultural exchange activities. In this
session, we will be getting expatriates to share their views and
knowledge about their country. Through this sharing, participants will
learn to appreciate Indonesia’s culture and be equipped with basic
Vietnamese conversational skills.

We welcome all participants and this sharing session will be conducted primarily in English.

Event Etiquette:
To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will
appreciate that the community observes the following rules:
*Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself. Should participants
experience harassment from any parties , please inform the
organizer/event host immediately.*

In response the organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Profile of the presenters
Name: English Speaking Club For Vietnamese In Singapore

Date/Time: 30 September 2018 2pm

Venue: Asia Square Food Garden

Agenda:

1. A quick introduction about our meetup Organiser, Mr. Kelvin Kho

2. Ice breaking session – Sharing your understanding of Vietnam.

3. Learn more about Vietnam from the friendly locals of Vietnam

4. Shopping in Vietnam: – Tips and tricks

5. Breaking down cultural differences and understanding how we can relate cultural practices to that of ours.

6. Networking and sharing

An introduction to bustling Indonesia’s Language, Culture, and Cuisines

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This is the first series of our cultural exchange activities. In this session, we will be getting expatriates to share their views and knowledge about their country. Through this sharing, participants will learn to appreciate Indonesia’s culture and be equipped with basic Bahasa conversational skills.

We welcome all participants and this sharing session will be conducted primarily in English.

Event Etiquette:
To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will appreciate that the community observes the following rules:
*Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself. Should participants
experience harassment from any parties, please inform the organizer/event host immediately.*

In response the organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Profile of the presenter
Name: Caroline
Nationality: Indonesian

Date/Time: 23 September 2018 – 2pm

Agenda:

1. A quick introduction about our meetup Organiser, Mr. Kelvin Kho

2. Ice breaking session – Sharing your understanding of Indonesia.

3. Introduction to Indonesia and its culture

4. Shopping in Jakarta: – Tips and tricks

5. Making Greetings and engaging in Basic conversations with Bahasa Indonesia – pairing/group practice

6. Food tasting – Rujak Buah (Fruit Salad with coconut sugar dip sauce)

7. Networking and sharing

What to expect:
Dear participants, please note that Indonesian Rujak Buah (fruit salad) sampling will be available during the meetup, if you would like to enjoy such delicacies during the event feel free to approach our organisers about it. Enjoy these treats at $3.50 per/box (limited 1 box per pax)

Basic English & Chinese Languages Exchange Session

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Our main topics for discussion is Mid-Autumn Celebration & Singapore Coffee Ordering culture. All participants are expected to converse in either English or Chinese.

After the exchange, we will be visiting one of Singapore’s iconic place, Gardens by the Bay, allowing participants to soak in the festive atmosphere and culture.

Participants who are interested in the Gardens By the Bay event are strongly encouraged to join our meetup group as well, to maximise your benefit from our cross cultural events.

Event Etiquette:
To ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience, we will appreciate that the community observes the following rules:
*Please be respectful to others as you would treat yourself. Should participants experience harassment from any parties , please inform the organizer/event host immediately.*

In response the organising community reserves the right to ban members from attending future events.

Date: 22 September 2018

Agenda: Mid Autumn Festival : 4.30pm – 5.45pm
(Optional 5.45pm to 7pm-Garden By the Bay)

1. Meeting at Downtown Line Station

2. Adjourn to Asia Square for Ice breaking session – Intro yourself in English or Chinese- 15 mins

3. Group activities related to Mid Autumn Festival Celebration-30 mins

4. Singapore Coffee Ordering Culture- 15 mins

5. Sharing session-10 mins

5. MID-AUTUMN @ GARDENS BY THE BAY 滨海花园庆中秋 – Optional, ends at 7.00pm

NOTE: Dear Participants, if you are unable to attend the event due to last minute changes, kindly notify the organiser 1 day in advance. This is to ensure that we can account for everyone and proceed with the activities. Unfortunately, for participants who are unable to turn up fails to indicate their status will be barred from future events. This is to ensure the smooth facilitation of events and benefit all participants.

Authentic Japanese Food Appreciation & Tasting Experience

Presenter’s Profile

Agenda:

About the Venue

Event Etiquette:

Event Details

Refund Policy:

Fascinating Festivals in Japan You’d Want To Witness

The History & Culture of Indonesian Chinese (TiongHoa)

Event Etiquette

Profile of the presenter

Agenda

Key notes to take

Event Details

Networking for Serious Learners

Learning Japanese Culture : Origami Session

Interesting insights into Vietnamese Culture from Locals

An introduction to bustling Indonesia’s Language, Culture, and Cuisines

Basic English & Chinese Languages Exchange Session

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