2017.07.10
The 28th Tanabata Festival was held at SFC on Saturday, July 1. This year's concept was "En," which combines the many meanings of "en," including the "en" (縁) of connection with people and the community, the "en" (演) of performance and acting, and the "en" (援) of support and encouragement. This year, President Haseyama stopped by and enjoyed the Tanabata Festival. There were approximately 10,800 visitors.
Against a backdrop of decorations depicting the Milky Way, Orihime, and Hikoboshi, visitors in yukata added to the seasonal atmosphere. Many families attended, and numerous children had fun cheering at the "Struck Out" game at the festival stalls and making their own original uchiwa fans at workshops. With stages for concerts and various performances, the customary omikoshi (portable shrine), and Bon odori dancing, the entire campus was enveloped in the lively atmosphere of a summer festival for the day.
This year, SFC alumni also set up booths for the first time, further deepening the "en" (connection) between the alumni and SFC.
After sunset, the customary fireworks were also launched, and the large blossoms that bloomed in the night sky reflected a beauty that symbolized this year's concept of "En" (円, circle).
Photo: Akisue Takematsu
Source: General Affairs (Public Relations) Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office