【ICA】 2024 Miss International World Competition Contestant Visits Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture on JAPAN TOUR/Held “International Entrepreneurs Forum” – Disseminating the charms and experiences of Japan to the world – ICA Press release: November 9, 2024 2024 Miss International World Competition Contestants Visit Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture on JAPAN TOUR/Hold “International Entrepreneurs Forum” – Disseminating the charms and experiences of Japan to the world – The International Cultural Association (General Incorporated Association: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Akemi Shimomura) is holding an event where contestants of the 62nd Miss International World Pageant 2024 can experience Japanese traditional culture and art as part of their goodwill activities. I did. “Miss International Beauty Pageant” (hereinafter referred to as “Miss International”) is one of the three major beauty pageants in the world, along with Miss World and Miss Universe. It was founded in the United States in 1960, and this year marks the 62nd time. I’ll welcome you. The aim of Miss International is not just to compete for external beauty, but also to achieve world peace by promoting mutual understanding between countries through international exchange, friendship, and social contribution activities in the host country. These high-minded women gather as “goodwill ambassadors of beauty and peace” and participate in the competition with the aim of deepening their interactions with each other. The Misses who have been appointed as “Miss Visit Japan Tourism Envoys” are engaged in various activities such as experiencing Japanese traditional culture and food, and interacting with Japanese students and youth in various places. He is actively disseminating the situation and the charm of Japan to the world using his own
communication skills such as SNS. ▼Ishikawa Prefecture Kaga City Over two days from November 5th (Tuesday) to November 6th (Wednesday), 2024 representatives from among the approximately 70 participants in the 2024 Miss International World Competition visited Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Ta. They paid a courtesy visit to Kaga City Hall, where they were warmly welcomed by Kaga Mayor Riku Miyamoto and other staff members who held up the national flags of each country. They also visited “Kutani Mangetsu” in the city and experienced painting Kutani ware in the shape of a beckoning cat, a Buddha statue, a rabbit, etc. in their own colors. Furthermore, at the welcome party sponsored by Kaga City, the participants were able to enjoy a dance performance by a geisha and a shamisen performance, deepening their understanding of Japanese culture. On the 6th, we visited a nursery school in Kaga City, where the children performed a gorgeous dance using naruko and taiko drums. In addition, you can visit Yamashiro Onsen, walk around the beautiful Kaga city wearing a kimono, and experience lacquer chopstick making and tea ceremony at Mugen-an, a cultural property designated by Ishikawa Prefecture, giving you a precious time to experience Japanese traditional culture. I spent .
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15811/85/15811-85-b39a783b9692632e1cb42b28a103093f-3900×2600.jpg ▼Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 21 representatives from the approximately 70 contestants of the 2024 Miss International World Competition visited Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. We visited the MOA Museum of Art in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and enjoyed the traditional beauty of Japan. After receiving a lecture on the history and techniques of Makie, a traditional Japanese craft, the girls actually experienced the process of sprinkling gold powder using a tool called a Funzutsu. I did. Afterwards, they viewed the national treasures and important cultural properties on display at the museum, further deepening their understanding of Japanese art and culture.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15811/85/15811-85-07f3709f86f42cc2ec756adb7594d0d3-3900×2602.jpg ▼Women Entrepreneurs Forum On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, we will hold a workshop with 32 Misses and female entrepreneurs who are interested in entrepreneurship and business management, representing the approximately 70 participants in the 2024 Miss International World Competition. Thank you. We divided into groups with female
entrepreneurs and had a lively discussion on the theme of
“environmentally friendly and sustainable business models.” There were many students who wanted to contribute to their countries and regions, and it was a valuable experience to help them build their future vision.
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Association” The International Cultural Association (General Incorporated Association) was established in April 1969 as an affiliated organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cultural Exchange Department) with the aim of “building friendship and goodwill with countries around the world” through the exchange of world culture and art. Approved and launched. Since then, we have been conducting a wide range of international contribution projects, including people-to-people exchanges, under the slogans of “realizing world peace through mutual understanding” and “correct understanding of Japan in the international community.”