Jeddah hosts fourth Japanese Speech Contest

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JEDDAH: The Consulate General of Japan in Jeddah organized the fourth Japanese Speech Contest at the King Fahd Public Library, in cooperation with the Saudi Association of Japan Graduates and Associates, and the Japanese community in the city.

The event marked the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and aimed to promote cultural exchange, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Consul General Daisuke Yamamoto thanked library staff and the association for their continued cooperation in hosting the event.

He expressed hope that the contest would strengthen cultural ties and help participants improve their Japanese language skills, the SPA added.

Japanese calligraphy artist Koka Awazu gave a live demonstration, with attendees and contestants trying their hand at calligraphy.

Contestants delivered speeches on the similarities and differences in life, culture, and education in Japan and the Kingdom.