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Languages Day 2026
Year 11+12 students of Languages are invited to join us for a Japanese themed cultural experience and celebration – learn about matsuri, tea ceremony, and samurai – and discover where Languages can take you.
- Learn about the history and structure ofmatsuri (festivals) and their grounding in religion and magic.
- Join Dr Emerald L King in setting up Hina Matsuri Dolls and learn about the role and meaning of each figure.
More than just matcha lattes, the tea ceremony plays an important part in celebrations and matsuri. Learn about the importance of tea as a status symbol, trade product and communication tool. There will be an opportunity for some students to try tea as part of the traditional tea ceremony.
Session will also include information on Language learning pathways and opportunities including short and long term exchange programs such as UniGO and New Columbo Plan.
Brought to you with support from the Japan Foundation Sakura Network and Japan Studies Association Australia.
Activities link to the following criteria in TASC Japanese Level 2 and Level 3
Japanese Level 3
Criteria 5. Demonstrate understanding of Japanese Culture
Links to Course Content Themes:
- 1. The Individual – Daily Life: Holidays
- 2. Japanese-Speaking Communities: Past and Present – traditions and their historical origin; Arts and Entertainment – theatre and arts
Japanese Level 2
Criteria 8. Use language to express ideas related to personal, community and global perspectives on culture.
Links to Course Content Modules:
- 1. Identity – global perspectives of Australian and Japanese Society
When and Where
- Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March
- 9.30am-11.00am, both days
- Forest Building, 83 Melville St, Hobart
Registrations
To register for the event click here
*Students attending on the 19 March are encouraged to visit the Learning Abroad Fair and discover opportunities for student exchange on the same day at The Forest.
*We encourage grade 9-10 teachers to still apply if students are interested, we will accommodate where possible.