Japan-Malaysia WAC Exhibition for Friendship in 2007

On 27th July 2007

On July 27th, a delegation of about 30 Japanese artists traveled to Malaysia to take part in the “Japan-Malaysia WAC Exhibition for Friendship”.

This delegation was invited by the Malaysian government in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the nation’s independence as Japanese art ambassador and also to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan.

This exchange aimed at strengthening the values of friendship, education and peace.

The visit was scheduled as follows:
28th July 2007:

18:00 PM Arrival at Malaysia National Museum in preparation for the opening ceremony

19:00 PM Rehearsal of the opening ceremony

20:00 PM Arrival of VIP guests, including the Senior Vice Minister of Culture Dato Hashimah Jaffer and the Director of National Gallery
Opening ceremony featuring a speech by Haji Sahariman Hamdan (Chairman of WAC Malaysia) and the Ribbon-cut. The Senior Vice Minister and VIP guests expressed appreciation for the works of children from both countries.

20:00 PM Arrival of VIP guests, including the Senior Vice Minister of Culture Dato Hashimah Jaffer and the Director of National Gallery Opening ceremony featuring a speech by Haji Sahariman Hamdan (Chairman of WAC Malaysia) and the Ribbon-cut.
The Senior Vice Minister and VIP guests expressed appreciation for the works of children from both countries.

29th July 2007:

8:30 AM Arrival at Malaysia Tourism Center
8:45 AM Explanation of the event and introduction of the members including Japanese artists and 4 kids from Japan

9:00 AM “Friendship between Children”-Opening ceremony Adults and children from both countries were divided into five groups. Each group produced one piece of work. This event represented a great opportunity for participants to share their culture and make new international friends.
10:30 AM Transfer to a different location for closing session

12:00 Closing session at MTC Malaysia Tourism Center Closing session start including conferment ceremony congratulatory speeches by VIP guests: Hashimah Jaafer, Amirudin Bin Ariffin, Haji Shahariman Hamudan, Ishikawa Fumitaka

After Lunch, the final event in Malaysia” KL festival” was held.

30th July 2007

9:00 Arrival at “Japan-Malaysia WAC Exhibition for Friendship” hall for the final visit

11:00 The delegation payed a courtesy visit to the Malaysian Tourism Ministry. We were welcomed heartily by Mr. Hashimah Jaafer and his staff.

The goals initially set were fully achieved and the bonds of friendship between Malaysia and Japan were strengthened.
That night we left for Japan with our hearts filled with the warmth and the wonderful smiles of our Malaysian friends.