Pre-Festival and Eikei Festival on Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th!

The 3rd Eikei Festival and Pre-Festival Event Held!
On Saturday, November 8th, we held our first-ever limited-attendance pre-festival event. It was a special occasion where students, alumni, and faculty gathered to deepen connections.

The following day, Sunday the 9th, we held the 3rd Eikei Festival. We were delighted to welcome many attendees, including our students, alumni, parents, and members of the local community. Despite the unfortunate rainy weather, the festival concluded successfully. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the Eikei Festival and to all who attended.

This year’s Eikei Festival was held under the theme “Peace/Piece,” consciously connecting to the theme “Piece” of the Multicultural Festival held at Hiroshima Gate Park in June. Here is a glimpse of the day’s exhibitions and workshops.

On the 1st floor stage, music performances spanning genres—including koto and piano recitals, acoustic performances, and vocal presentations—captivated the audience. Near the entrance, Keyton offered Tsuboyaki curry, while A-com Kitchen served sweets like double-baked pastries. Further back on the first floor, visitors could experience kimono and virtual characters, while stylish clothing like bajra’s genuine leather pants was also sold.

The 4th-floor stage featured an energetic lineup of live performances by student bands, dance performances, and Ryukyu dance. Additionally, participatory events like a Mario Ball battle and a bingo contest generated excitement, filling the venue with enthusiasm. The sight of audience and performers enjoying themselves as one was particularly memorable.

On the 14th floor, workshops using glass sand art and laser cutters offered opportunities to experience the joy of making things.

Exhibitions of photography club works, graduation projects, and student activity reports also provided a chance to widely showcase students’ learning and achievements to visitors. The Coffee Club’s specialty brews, the Game Board Club’s hands-on booth, and vintage clothing sales were also well-received.
 

The 15th floor featured an exhibition of works by the Atelier Club. Alongside staple menu items from food stalls like Abura soba, Tamasen, and Popcorn, unique food offerings lined up, including the “One-Coin World Tour” where visitors could enjoy sandwiches from three different countries.

The Eikei Festival, planned and run independently by the students, became a place that generated many smiles and moments of delight. To all the members of the Student Festival Executive Committee and the participating students, thank you for your hard work.