土心和　志和From our Eyes

On the 13th of November, the participants of the BOOST UP project had their last day of Shiwa exploration. The day started by reuniting at JICA to have a rehearsal of the presentation and support each other. Then, all participants headed to Shiwa elementary school by JICA bus. The target of the participation on that day was to share their experience by enriching everyone's awareness of satoyama Shiwa's nature, kind hearts, and peaceful minds. The participants arrived at Shiwa's local primary school around 11:00 one hour before their presentation starts. It was a delightful time to explore the area and see the whole attendants, the local tents, and their activities at the beginning so they can engage with the vibrant atmosphere of the event and enjoy it. After the presentation, the participants were offered to eat Japanese noodles cooked by the local grannies at the event. Meanwhile sitting by the small local market to enjoy the cheerful scene of people enjoying the event. In the end, participants returned back to JICA to reflect on the event. Besides, sharing the overall evaluation of participation experience in that program.

The scenery of the local tents and the grannies cooking Japanese noodles 

Participants could meet the owner of Me/You brand and enjoy natural products shopping

Some of the participants were touched by the exhibition of Shiwa's local handmade products

A memorial picture of participants in front of Shiwa's primary school stage entrance

Participants greeted attendants after their presentation

There were main four students behind the scenes voicing over the presentation 

Some participants could enjoy shopping groceries and supporting local's business

Students rehearsing on their presentation before heading to the event

Post event evaluation and reflection time