中村学園女子中学校・中村学園女子高等学校

　立春を迎えた2月初旬、中学生とアジア高校生架け橋プロジェクトの留学生は一緒に、節分の豆まきと雛飾りを行いました。活動の際は、中学生が留学生に英語で説明を行い、中学生にとっても改めて日本の文化を見つめ直す機会となりました。2月17日には、3学期に入り製作を始めた浴衣も無事に完成し、着付けを習い、お雛様の前でご満悦の様子です。

　初めて直接触れる日本文化の数々に、「きれい！」「うれしい！」と喜びながら、体験的に異文化への理解を深めています。3月の帰国まで残り約1ヶ月となりました。交流を通じてお互いの国のこと、文化のことを少しでも多く感じ、学んでほしいと思います。

　At the beginning of February, Junior high school students and foreign students sponsored by ASIA KAKEHASHI PROJECT experienced mamemaki at setsubun (The last day of winter) and decorated hina ningyo (Hina doll). Junior high school students explained what is these culture to foreign students in English that was also a good opportunity for Junior Highschool students to rethink about Japanese culture. On February 17, yukata (casual kimono for summer season) which foreign students have started to make since the third semester finally completed. They learned how to wear it and took picture in front of hina ningyo with big smile. They have cultivated a better understanding of Japanese culture through experiences.

　Only one month until they go back to their home country. We hope that both our students and foreign students will continue to interact.