Languages Alive! is a program of engaging and highly interactive language and cultural experiences for R-7 students. Delivered by highly proficient speakers of the relevant language, the program will run during the school holidays in metropolitan and country locations.
Who: Reception to year 7 When: October school holidays Where: School of Languages 1 & 11 October Cost: $10 per day; school card/healthcare card holders free
Various workshops will be held at each location, exploring a range of languages including Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Italian and Indonesian.
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Australian speech contest. The aim of the contest is to encourage learners who are studying Japanese to showcase their language skills in a challenging context.
The winner of High School Senior division and Open Division will be invited to compete with other states/ territories winners at the Japanese Speech Contest National Finals to be held at the Japan Foundation Sydney Office on Saturday 12 October 2019.
For full entry guidelines and to download an application form, please click here.
Artists and manga lovers, rejoice! Get creative and win the first prize of $300 CASH + a sponsorship prize pack with AnimeGO!'s 4-Koma manga competition!
What is 4-Koma? 4-Koma manga is a four panel comic strip that traditionally tells a story with a comedic ending. 4-Koma manga appears in magazines, newspapers and many other pop culture publications in Japan.
How do I enter? Create a 4-Koma manga comic with this year's theme of 'Hachiko', submit it by 31 August 2019 and be in the draw to win - it's super easy!
After the highly acclaimed sold-out shows in 2018, Japanese-Brazilian Bossa Nova queen, Lisa Ono, is bringing her warm smile and beautiful music back to Australia again in 2019! Collecting musical inspiration from Brazil in a Japanese family, Lisa Ono is the talented singer who brought Bossa Nova to Asia. Her 1999 album “Dream” had been sold more than two hundred thousand copies in Japan. Since then she has been known as a central figure in the Japanese Bossa Nova community.
Date: Tuesday 17 September 2019 Location: Adelaide Town Hall
Registrations are open for our AnimeGO! short film competition with the first prize being a trip to JAPAN!
Do you have what it takes? Create a short animated film with this year's theme of 'Hachiko'. Last year's judging panel featured representatives from all three South Australian universities as well as Joseph Mitchell, OzAsia Festival Artistic Director.
Competition closes 31 August 2019 with the winner to be announced at our event in October.
Mizuhiki is a decorative cord, made from paper, used for gifts. It is like a ribbon for gift wrapping. Create a unique card using this beautiful technique!
When: Thursday 21 March Time: 10am - 11:30am Venue: Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA) - 113 Gilbert St, Adelaide 5000 Cost: $5 per person for JAFA members, $10 for non-members
Fee includes: Instruction, Materials (MIZUHIKI cords, Card stocks, Envelopes and Card Making parts), coffee, tea and biscuits. Please bring your own craft scissors and any card making materials.
Places are limited and booking is essential by clicking here.