October 25, 2018
The 27th Autumn Festival was held at SFC on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
This year's theme was "The Pond, the Fireworks, and Me." This theme represents the "pond," referring to Gulliver Pond (Kamoike), a place of relaxation for SFC students; the "fireworks," a symbol of the Autumn Festival; and "me," representing the festival visitors, SFC students, and the executive committee members. The timing of the Autumn Festival also provides an opportunity for new international students who enrolled in September to get accustomed to the campus. This year's decoration theme was "The World," and we welcomed approximately 5,500 visitors with decorations inspired by various countries such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Indonesia.
The special stage kicked off with the first-ever opening ceremony in the history of the Autumn Festival, and it was lively throughout with performances by dance clubs, idol copy dance units, and live music from bands. Continuing from last year, the "Global Street," which featured food stalls run by international students, was very bustling with menus from various countries such as Taiwan, Germany, and France.
Many families also attended, and in the corner for making handmade coasters and bath bombs for children, kids were seen concentrating on their creations. In the corner for enjoying senko hanabi (sparklers), international students' eyes lit up at the sight of these traditional Japanese fireworks.
Finally, a grand fireworks display lit up the night sky, and the festival concluded with a closing ceremony amidst a lingering sense of excitement.
Photos: Akisue Takematsu
Source: Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office, General Affairs (Public Relations)