The Japanese Embassy has organized a successful speech contest for some schools at the Nuoguchi Memorial Institute on Saturday, 8th February, 2020 at the University of Ghana.
The programme was organized by the Japan embassy in collaboration with Ghana Japan University Graduates, (GAJU) and Association of Japanese Teacher, Ghana. (GAJALT).
The aim was part of efforts to integrate the cultures of both Ghana and Japan.
The contested senior schools includes Saint Rose’s Senior High School from Akotia, University of Ghana Center for Ancient Studies, Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy, University of Ghana.
The rest of the contestants were Good Shepherd Academy, Weija, Gabuki performance and other private students.
First Director of GAJALT, Henry Adgei Anderson said the event was necessary because basic Japanese language was a requirement for non national who wish to study there, and the event presented the medium to meet such requirement.
Mr.Daniel Lenwah, Headmaster designate for Kejebi Asato Senior High Schhool noted that Japanese companies were spring up in Ghana, and knowledge about their language and culture would be a springboard for individuals to access employment.
” This will inform the orientations of people, and make them versatile beyond their immediate cultures”.Mr. Daniel Lenwah stated.
He noted that there were many tribes in Ghana, and the ability to speak each others languages would break most prejudices among the various tribes, and reduce differences among such for a peaceful coexistence.
Mr. Anthony Annor, a tutor from the Mary Star of the Sea International School, Kasoa said values, such as neatness, honesty, patriotism were the cherish of the Japanese culture, and integrating such would improve the cultures of Ghana.
Credit: Nii Okpoti Odamttem
