On the 27th of January, 2010, an annual social gathering called “Evening for International Exchange” was held.

Our international students and researchers, their family members, local volunteers for international goodwill, Japanese students, university authorities and staff members participated. A total of ninety people got together and had a good time in a friendly atmosphere.

This year, overseas students and researchers, and their family members showed their gratitude to everyone by singing the songs of their countries, sharing their country dishes or introducing their cultures. Everyone enjoyed their wonderful performances.

At the end of the party, as is customary, all participants sang “Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Boat Cruising Song)” together to the accompaniment of our student orchestra.

This annual event is an enjoyable and valuable opportunity for people who are related to the International exchange activities of SUMS to communicate with each other.