The 43rd Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners” was held on February 15 at the AIM UNIVERSE TEDAKO HALL. 12 foreign speakers from 9 countries and regions, including Asian and European countries, participated in this year's contest. The award-winning orators are as follows;
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▽One Okinawa Prefectural Governor Award (Golden Award)
| Award-winner |
Sotelo Uehara Fabio |
| The title of speach |
My Journey Toward This Realization |
| Affiliation |
University of the Ryukyus |
| Country |
Peru |
▽One Exective Director of OIHF Award (Silver Award)
| Award-winner |
LIU MIAO |
| The title of speach |
What Cannot Be Written on a Visa Application |
| Affiliation |
Okinawa International University |
| Country |
China |
▽One Okinawa Television Award (Bronze Award)
| Award-winner |
Clos Ruben |
| The title of speach |
A Multilingual Adventure for the Children of Okinawa! |
| Affiliation |
Linguist |
| Country |
Spain |
▽Committee Special Award
| Award-winner |
Giri Pratikshya |
| The title of speach |
Connecting Hearts Through “Ichari-ba Chōdē” |
| Affiliation |
Daichi International Business College |
| Country |
Nepali |
Many participants, including Mr. Sotelo, delivered excellent speeches at this year's speech contest. Their enthusiastic presentations struck a chord with the judges and other audience members and greatly enlivened the competition. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those involved for their cooperation.
