２０２５/2/1 英語でおしゃべり 報告

 2021/2/1

英語でおしゃべりは、節分をテーマに、日本の鬼や

豆まきの風習などを話し合いました。

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２０２５．２．１．Sanntos  リポート

 

Our February chat centered around Setsubun,

 a Japanese tradition marking the change of

 seasons. 

A major focus of the discussion was mamemaki

 (bean-throwing), the well-known custom of 

tossing roasted soybeans to drive away 

evil spirits and invite good fortune. 

Many groups reflected on whether this 

tradition is slowly fading in modern Japan, 

as fewer families seem to practice it as 

they once did. 

This led to a broader conversation about

 how cultural traditions evolve over time 

and how people find new ways to keep

 them alive.

 We also explored the role of ogres and

 demons in Japanese folklore, discussing 

their significance beyond Setsubun in

 myths and legends.

 

Wanting to share a bit of my own culture, 

I briefly introduced two figures from 

Brazilian folklore: 

the Mula-sem-cabeça (Headless Mule), 

a supernatural creature from old legends,

 

and the Curupira, a mischievous forest 

guardian with backward feet. 

Though different from Japan’s oni, these

 beings serve a similar role in shaping

 myths, warnings, and traditions in their

 respective cultures.

 It was fascinating to see how every 

culture has its own tales of mysterious 

creatures! If you enjoy discovering and 

exchanging stories like these, 

we’d love for you to join our next chat!

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MIFA守谷市国際交流協会　イベント

2025/2/1６に開催されました。

ラオス訪問団が、今度はラオスから

沢山の子供たちを守谷に招待しました。

ラオス大使の講演と子供たちによる

人形劇が繰り広げられました。