Folding Traditions, Inspiring Creativity: Inter-School Origami Competition
As the culmination of our on-going Japan Week events, the school was transformed into a vibrant showcase of Japanese artistry with its Inter-School Origami Competition. On 14 November 2024, participants across Delhi-NCR took on the challenge of intricate paper-folding, exploring themes like ‘Nature’s Wonders,’ ‘Cherry Blossom Festival,’ ‘Dragon Boat Race,’ ‘Famous Monuments,’ and ‘Fantasy Anime.’ Schools from across Delhi-NCR showcased their creativity, precision, and cultural awareness through impressive origami displays. The esteemed judges included Mr. Takashi Kobayashi from the Japan
Embassy, Mr. Teruyuki Hoshina from Japan Foundation, and Mrs. Ogonuki, wife of the Japanese School Principal. The competition highlighted the participants’ skills, with top honours awarded to students and teachers from Delhi Public School, Dwarka, St. George’s School Alaknanda, Birla Vidya Niketan, Pushp Vihar, Springdales Dhaula Kuan, Sardar Patel, The Mother’s International and other prestigious schools.
Bridging Cultures Through Play: Japan Week Sports Event
As part of the ongoing Japan Week , a unique sports event was organized in the school on 13 November 2024, showcasing traditional games from both Japan and India. Five schools from Delhi NCR participated in the event, celebrating a fusion of cultural heritage and athletic spirit. Students competed in games like Japan’s Kimari, Daruma San Ga Koronda and Sumo Wrestling, and India’s Gulli Danda and Pithoo, each representing teamwork, skill, and tradition. The event allowed participants to explore the roots of these traditional games, connecting students to cultural history through sports. Congratulations to all the schools that took part in this friendly competition, including Indraprastha International School, Lotus Valley Gurugram, General Raj’s School, and TIS, EOK for their impressive performances in these distinctive games.
Takofest and Manga Saga – Japan Week Continues
On 12 November 2024, senior school students celebrated Japanese culture through two engaging inter-House events: Takofest and Manga Saga.
Takofest, an inter-House kite-making competition for Classes VI-VIII, drew inspiration from Japan’s traditional Takomatsuri. With the theme ‘Cultural Harmony,’ students crafted kites adorned with symbols, colors, and motifs from diverse traditions, symbolizing unity in diversity.
Meanwhile, the Manga Saga competition invited students from Classes IX-XII to create a manga story of up to 10 pages in just two days. This challenge gave students an opportunity to dive into the art of manga, honing their storytelling, design, and drawing skills while embracing a central aspect of modern Japanese heritage.
Both events showcased students’ competitiveness, creativity and passion, bringing the vibrancy of Japanese culture into the school community.
Manga Saga - Japan Week
On 12 November 2024, senior school students celebrated Japanese culture through an engaging inter-House event: Manga Saga.
The Manga Saga competition invited students from Classes IX-XII to create a manga story of up to 10 pages in just two days. This challenge gave students an opportunity to dive into the art of manga, honing their storytelling, design, and drawing skills while embracing a central aspect of modern Japanese heritage. Both events showcased students’ competitiveness, creativity and passion, bringing the vibrancy of Japanese culture into the school community.
