{"id":73285,"date":"2025-07-24T11:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/english\/?p=73285"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:21:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:21:29","slug":"the-37th-tohoku-university-international-festival-tuif-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/english\/events\/73285\/","title":{"rendered":"The 37th Tohoku University International Festival (TUIF 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Theme: Passport to the World<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nWe are thrilled to invite you to be part of one of Sendai\u2019s most vibrant cultural festivals, the 37th Tohoku University International Festival (TUIF 2025)!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cPassport to the World\u201d, celebrates global exploration, cultural exchange, and the shared journeys of international friendship.<\/p>\r\n<p>Take part in a festival that brings together students, families, and community members from around the world to share food, performances, and cultural activities.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<table class=\"table01\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 157px;\"><!-- .table01 -->\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 24px;\"><b>Event Details<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Date: October 12, 2025 (Sunday)<br \/>\r\nTime: 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<br \/>\r\nVenue: Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 24px;\"><b>What to Expect<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<p>10 International Food Stalls: Savor flavors from around the globe, prepared by students and cultural groups.<br \/>\r\n5 Interactive Cultural Corners: Enjoy games, workshops, and exhibitions that connect people through culture.<br \/>\r\nStage Performances: Experience music, dance, and traditional showcases from around the world.<\/p>\r\n<p>100 Volunteers Needed: Help us bring this unforgettable day to life!<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 24px;\"><b>How to Get Involved<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">We are now accepting applications for:<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Food Stalls (2 available)<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Interactive Corners (5 available)<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Stage Performances (including dance, music, martial arts, and fashion show)<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Event Volunteers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 25px;\"><b>Entry Ticket<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;\">1,500 yen (includes 3 food tickets)<br \/>\r\nTickets will be available at the venue.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 24px;\"><b>Application Details<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Food \/ Interactive corner: August 10, 2025<br \/>\r\nStage Performances: August 10, 2025<br \/>\r\nVolunteer Deadline: September 25, 2025<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 36px;\"><b>Register here<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 36px;\">Link: https:\/\/forms.gle\/ZTk3thR5fcFHFyZq6<br \/>\r\nContact: tufsacontact*gmail.com (please replace the \"*\" with \"@\")<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 36px;\"><b>Details for Participants<\/b><\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 36px;\">\r\n<p><strong>Food Stall<\/strong><br \/>\r\n\u25cf No initial funding provided; however you might get an incentive.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Must prepare their own food and ingredients.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Alcohol is not allowed.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf We encourage menus that reflect cultural identity.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf In case of cancellation, a compensation of up to \u00a520,000 will be provided.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>Interactive Corner<\/strong><br \/>\r\n\u25cf Should feature games, crafts, language exchange, or cultural showcases.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf We provide tents, chairs, and tables.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf In case of cancellation, compensation of up to \u00a510,000 is available.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>Performers<\/strong><br \/>\r\n\u25cf Fashion show: unlimited entries.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Stage performances: limited to 20 groups.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Performers are encouraged to wear ethnic costumes and showcase cultural performances.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><br \/>\r\n\u25cf Assist with event setup (decorations, logistics, support booths).<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Help manage performances, welcome visitors, and maintain order.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf Must be comfortable communicating in Japanese or English.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf All volunteers will receive a TUIF 2025 commemorative T-shirt.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<!-- \/.table01 --><\/table>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nLet\u2019s make TUIF 2025 unforgettable.<br \/>\r\nWhether you're a performer, foodie, volunteer, or visitor, this is your Passport to the World!<br \/>\r\nJoin us for a day of international flavors, cultural discovery, and global friendship!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Theme: Passport to the World We are thrilled to invite you to be part of one of Sendai\u2019s most vibrant cultural [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":73286,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73285"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73285"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74128,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73285\/revisions\/74128"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}