UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization) works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and people, based on respect for commonly shared values. There are several branches of Unesco in Tokyo. I used to work for their culture programs at elementary school and junior high school to promote understanding of different customs, traditions and values while collaborating with students and parents, citizen, immigrant groups, embassies, cultural centers and so on.
Recently I'd worked for a cross-culture program at an elementary school. With my observation, Japanese education values extra-curriculums. Teachers encourage student to develop their own interests and to raise questions, instead of stuffing them with knowledge. I really appreciate that the school welcome foreigner guests for having lessons together.
All the instructors were from different countries including Thailand, the USA, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Republic of Mali, Republic of Paraguay, Kyrgyz Republic, Union of Myanmar, Mongols and Republic of Zambia. I had great time together with them and the students. Also I was very happy that they prepared a traditional song 'Sakura Sakura' for us at the end of the International forum.
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