Social Gathering for International Students and Researchers

　A social gathering for international students and researchers was held on December 11^th?2024 at Kofu Campus. About 150 people, including community representative, international students and researchers together with their family members, and university staffs took part in the event this year.
　This event hosted by the President of University of Yamanashi, Mr. Kazuhiko Nakamura, aims at deepening mutual understanding among the international students and researchers, university staffs and community representatives.
　It started with a welcome address by the President and followed by the speeches from the Mayor of Kofu city and the Mayor of Chuo city.
　During the event, Halal food was served with religious backgrounds taken into consideration, and international students performed two traditional dances, Sumazau from Malaysia and Tinikling from the Philippines. Everyone enjoyed it in a friendly atmosphere.
　At the end of the event, two students from China, representing the Faculty of Medicine Campus and Kofu Campus, expressed their appreciation.