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Life Onboard |
LAST UPDATE
June 6, 2006
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| January 25, 2006 |
In Pictures – Photo Tour III of Life Onboard |
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Fukushima Koushin, an economic analyst specializing in African debt and South African issues, came onboard as a guest lecturer from Mombasa to Cape Town. Having lived in Cape Town for the last decade, Mr. Fukushima spearheaded anti-apartheid solidarity movements in Japan during the 1980’s. |
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Peace Boat participants practice a traditional Japanese dance known as Soran Bushi. Originating from the northernmost region of Hokkaido, the dance motions represent those performed by long-established local fishing methods. As has been the case in previous global voyages, participants will be performing the Soran Bushi during our port of call peace festivals and exchange activities. |
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For the past 20 years, Doctor Hayashi Tatsuo has been actively involved in African issues. Onboard for part of the African portion of our voyage, he shared with Peace Boat participants his knowledge acquired through years of experience in the continent, particularly Ethiopia and South Africa. Director of the Africa Japan Network, Dr. Hayashi’s field of specialty covers global HIV/AIDS issues. In addition, he has been responsible for spearheading in Japan the Global Campaign Against Poverty (GCAP) through the White Band campaign. |
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Halfway through the Atlantic, the Peace Boat hosted a Natsu Matsuri, or summer festival. One of the biggest celebrations in Japan, Natsu Matsuri festivities throughout the country are a time to commemorate regional heritage and join in the revelry with young and old alike. A taiko drum performance by Peace Boat participants took center stage during our onboard festival. Renowned for power and high tempo, such drum routines require a great deal of physical discipline and strength. |
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Another classic activity that can not be excluded from any summer festival is the Bon Odori dance. Varying in style from region to region within Japan, this traditional dance mimics movements which relate to local heritage and activities, such as rice farming, fishing, hunting, or natural landmarks like the sun, volcanoes, wind, waves, and so on. In this photo, participants gathered around the upper deck to dance various versions of the Bon Odori. |
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Peace Boat staff member Ishimaru Kensaku (center) holds a discussion forum with Japanese guest lecturers Kokontei Kikuchiyo (right) and Kumagai Shinichiro (left). Ms. Kokontei specializes in the Japanese art of storytelling known as Rakugo, while Mr. Kumagai is Chief Editor of the progressive magazine Shizen to Ningen, Japanese for Nature and People. Both guest lecturers will be sharing their knowledge with Peace Boat participants from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. |
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