A Special Performance Calligraphy Video Message

Tottori Prefecture and Westmoreland Parish share a special bond of friendship. Officially Sister Regions, they engage in a wide variety of international exchange activities. Amongst these, the annual youth exchange program, which is the first of its kind between Japan and a Caribbean Nation, has grown widely popular.  

Unfortunately, the global spread of coronavirus necessitated the cancellation of the 2020 Tottori-Westmoreland Youth Exchange, and the high school students of Chuo Ikuei that were selected to participate ultimately missed out on an incredible opportunity to visit Jamaica. 

But that didn't stop them from carrying out a cultural exchange: they decided to create and videotape a special performance calligraphy message to their friends in Jamaica. 

Calligraphy, using brush and ink to write characters, is part of traditional Japanese culture. Performance calligraphy combines many of the traditional aspects of calligraphy with modern music and dance. 

Please click the following link to watch their performance calligraphy video message.

Tottori Performance Calligraphy Video Message