The 4th Eikei Festival was held on Sunday, November 8!
Eikei University of Hiroshima held the 4th Eikei Festival on Sunday, November 8. Under the theme “Think Outside the Box,” the event took place off-campus for the first time, hosted on the rooftop of SOGO Hiroshima.
On the day of the event, more than 850 visitors joined us, including current students, alumni, parents, and many members of the local community. Here is a look back at the highlights from the workshop booths, food and drink stalls, and stage performances.
◇ Workshop Booths
The workshops featured a variety of engaging activities, including interactive games themed around the SDGs organized by the Sustainable club, as well as an entrepreneurship-inspired board game. Visitors also enjoyed hands-on craft workshops making pipe cleaner flowers, beaded bracelets, aroma sachets, and knitted ornaments. In addition, original merchandise created by the Eikei University of Hiroshima Student Brand Ambassadors was available for purchase, drawing a great number of visitors.
◇ Food & Drink Stalls
The student-run stalls featured a wide variety of offerings, ranging from savory dishes such as mixed noodles, fried chicken, french fries, and burdock fries to baked sweets including bagels and muffins, alongside refreshing beverages like Calpis soda, coffee, and tea. In addition, as an external vendor, TSUBOYAKI CURRY Keyton joined us, treating visitors to their signature curry.
◇ Stage Performances
The stage featured energetic performances by the university’s band club and dance club, alongside vocal performances by students.
From outside the university, the male idol group in Hiroshima “shumyel” captivated the audience, alongside a dynamic collaborative performance featuring Ryukyu taiko drums and traditional Eisa dance. The stage wrapped up with a grand finale bingo game with fantastic prizes, keeping the crowd cheerful and engaged until the very end.
Led by the 48 members of the Eikei University of Hiroshima Student Festival Executive Committee, this year’s Eikei Festival was brought to life through the initiative and dedication of each participating student, creating a memorable day filled with smiles and shared excitement for all who visited.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported this event and to all the visitors who joined us. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at SOGO Hiroshima and all those involved for generously providing the rooftop venue and for their tremendous support from the preparation stages through to the day of the event.
