Schools in Djibouti do not have school events like in Japan. Together with the PE teacher, we planned a presentation of gymnastics and Soran Bushi by students in the upper grades. Through the practice, the students have grown significantly and have been well received by the parents and teachers who visited. As a result of our efforts, we were honored to act in front of the President at the 40th anniversary of Djibouti’s independence.

Through physical education events, we worked to strengthen students’ abilities such as “cooperation,” “patience,” “effort,” “achievement,” and “keeping time.” When I first showed the video to the students, there were various reactions such as “I can’t do this!” “Cool! Looks fun!”. Students experienced difficulties and rigors while empowering them to overcome and continue playing the sport. The children who showed the results of their practice in front of a large crowd had a sense of accomplishment.

See below for the Japanese version.
https://www.sport4tomorrow.jpnsport.go.jp/jp/17092601-2/