The international exchange programme between Noto and Ifugao, Philippines has been running since last year, and this time the event took place between students of Midorigaoka Junior High School in Noto and Gohang National High School in Ifugao.
Noto and Ifugao, which are certified as GIAHS, have been carrying out international exchange activities through the Satoyama Meister programme for a long time. This programme is run in cooperation with Noto SDGs Lab.
The first exchange event of this fiscal year was held on November 11. At the event, the participants introduced themselves and gave presentations on their respective regions.
Midorigaoka Junior High School students presented a slide show about their region’s festivals and industries, as well as initiatives related to SDGs and environmental problems.
Gohang National High School students introduced Ifugao’s GIAHS, crafts and the traditional knowledge of Ifugao’s ethnic groups. Midorigaoka Junior High School students seemed to be especially interested in the Ifgao carvings.
In the final session, students asked various questions such as “What kind of food do people eat in Ifugao?” and “Who are your favorite singers?”. The students seemed to be very interested in each other’s lifestyle and culture.
The next exchange event between Midorigaoka Junior High School and Gohang National High School students will be held in January 2022.
