GALHENA DEWAGE NUWANGI GEETHMA GALHENA

　Nagasaki International University

Summer Vacation

For International Student

“Tono” experience　program in Hasami -2024

(August 26,27,28)

I attended the workshop on the third day. I was very happy and excited that day. Because that day was a brand new experience. Hasami city was a very beautiful city and a place to meet beautiful people. The moment I couldn't believe was seeing the items created from clay. Because seeing pottery being created for the first time. The first time I drew a picture of a clay creation, it was not very beautiful, but it was very special to me because it was the first time I drew it. Also, even though I drew a design on a clay lid for the first time, I don't regret it, because when I created it and got an idea, I made such a finish again. I hope to correct those mistakes and make such a design. It was also a new experience to be able to play a game. Such a game has never been played before. So had fun doing it without any experience. After that we were made to remove the clay liquid filled in the clay lid we created.After that we were taken to another place. At that place, we learned how to make "soba" which is unique to Japan. The first step was similar to making a Sri Lankan roti, but the steps that followed were difficult but fun. I learned to make it with a teacher. The food prepared by us was followed by ourselves. In the end, we all had a chance to solve our problems with the four teachers who participated in the three-day workshop. And during the workshop, you had to say the picture you liked the most and the reason for choosing it among the pictures caught by your lens. I chose the design I first created for the clay lid. It was a special picture for me because it was my first experience. Later, the four teachers had an opportunity to share with others the things discussed by the students in their group. At that time, I had a little regret that the other two days were also . If it is held again next year, I will definitely participate. Thank you to all the teachers who gave us this opportunity. If it is possible to do a workshop like this again next year, I will participate in it. Thank you