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At Nagasaki Wesleyan University, we are celebrating Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival! A beautiful bamboo branch has been set up in the Student Lounge, and all students are invited to write their wishes on colorful paper strips and hang them on the branch.<\/span><\/p>\n Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival held every year on July 7. It is based on an old legend from China about two stars: Orihime (the weaving princess) and Hikoboshi (the cowherd). These two lovers are separated by the Milky Way and can only meet once a year, on the night of Tanabata.<\/span><\/p>\n On this day, people in Japan write their wishes on paper called “tanzaku” and hang them on bamboo branches. It is a way to send dreams and hopes to the stars. The decorations are often very colorful and include origami and streamers.<\/span><\/p>\n At our university, the Tanabata display is not only a cultural celebration but also a way to bring our students, staff, and faculty together. With many international students from all over the world, this is a great chance to learn about Japanese traditions and share in the experience of writing wishes and enjoying summer together.<\/span><\/p>\n For students who are experiencing Japan\u2019s hot and humid summer for the first time, Tanabata is a nice way to take a break, relax indoors, and feel connected to the season and to one another.<\/span><\/p>\n We hope the display in the Student Lounge creates a warm and welcoming space for conversation and cross-cultural exchange. Whether you are writing in Japanese, English, or your native language, your wishes are welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n We invite everyone\u2014Japanese and international students\u2014to join in and decorate the bamboo branch with your wishes. Let\u2019s make this summer a memorable one filled with shared smiles and hopes for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n Stay cool and enjoy the summer and Tanabata!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[21],"class_list":["post-20459","fl_news","type-fl_news","status-publish","hentry","category-21"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.ac.jp\/cgu-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fl_news\/20459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.ac.jp\/cgu-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fl_news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.ac.jp\/cgu-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/fl_news"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.ac.jp\/cgu-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.ac.jp\/cgu-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What is Tanabata?<\/span><\/h3>\n
A Way to Enjoy Summer Together<\/span><\/h3>\n
Stay Cool and Enjoy Tanabata!<\/span><\/h3>\n