The International Youth Association of Japan or KSKK left Saipan yesterday after the student cultural exchange program wrapped up its 25th year on the island.<\/p>\n
Some 22 students, 8-14 years of age, and a chaperone spent a week on island with local host families. Their weekends, however, were spent sightseeing and shopping in the Garapan area, where local host students joined them.<\/p>\n
Maya Honda, who served as chaperon for the kids, enjoyed her stay in the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love Saipan, especially the food. The people [are] very kind,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She also plans on visiting Saipan again. \u201cI want to come back and visit, I want to live in Saipan. I love the ocean and everything,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Honda was sponsored by Olinka Chaudhry, youth program coordinator for the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Marie Takahashi, KSKK student, said she enjoys the island snacks and the dancing. Takahashi was sponsored by Frances Lizama.<\/p>\n
The KSKK also said it is important to give the youth the skills they need to live well in the global society. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe feel it is extremely important that our young people have positive associations with the young people of other nations,\u201d KSKK added.<\/p>\n
The children in the cultural exchange performed activities including outdoor camping, canoeing, rice planting, and visiting high schools. <\/p>\n
The KSKK was established on Nov. 1973 to promote intercommunication between the youth of Japan and other countries. The non-profit organization strengthens the mutual friendship between Japan and other countries and cultivates the international spirit of the youth through communal living and other common experiences.<\/p>\n
In a similar event, the Mayor\u2019s Office will be sending about 15 students to Tokyo by mid-October. Parents of the children are required to provide the airline tickets and assure their child has a valid passport. <\/p>\n
KSKK and host families will provide meals, transportation, and accommodation for the children. It also marks the 25th year Saipan will be sending its students for a cultural exchange in Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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