Events in 2019 (July - December)
2021/8/19
Japanese Speech Contest 2019
Visit of Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Suzuki to Timor-Leste (c) Office of the President
Handing over of Japanese TV Programs to GMN-TV
JDS Sending-Off Reception 2019
Recipients of JDS Scholarship Program 2019
8/8/2019
JDS Sending-off Reception
On August 8, 2019; the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste held a Sending-off Reception for eight Timorese Civil Servants who were selected as the grantees of Japan Development Scholarship (JDS) at Ambassador’s Residence.
They are going to pursue their master degree program in different universities in Japan for two years.
Congratulations for all the grantees and good luck for their study!
8/23/2019
Visit by Professors and Students of Kinki University
Professor Megumi Kuwana and eight students from the Faculty of International Relations, Kinki University, visited the museum to report on their studies during their stay in Japan and exchange views with Ambassador Hiroshi Minami.
JDS Sending-off Reception
On August 8, 2019; the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste held a Sending-off Reception for eight Timorese Civil Servants who were selected as the grantees of Japan Development Scholarship (JDS) at Ambassador’s Residence.
They are going to pursue their master degree program in different universities in Japan for two years.
Congratulations for all the grantees and good luck for their study!
8/23/2019
Visit by Professors and Students of Kinki University
Professor Megumi Kuwana and eight students from the Faculty of International Relations, Kinki University, visited the museum to report on their studies during their stay in Japan and exchange views with Ambassador Hiroshi Minami.
Joint Beach Cleaning
Courtesy call by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Suzuki on the President of the Republic, H. E. Dr. Francisco Guterres Lu Olo (c) Office of the President
8/27/2019
“Japan-China-South-Korea Embassies” Joint Beach Cleaning
On August 23, 2019 three Embassies tried to show up their dedication and contribution to cheer up the looming community-based awareness on public clean-up campaign.
We’ve known some of younger group and other like-minded folks have started the same kind of morning clean-up efforts on some parts of widely stretching scenic beach, and we suppose this sort of expatriate joining force could propel local community to take one more step forward to our shared goal, “Everyday Beautiful Beach for Everyone.”
8/30/2019
Courtesy call by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Norikazu SUZUKI on President of the Republic, H. E. Dr. Francisco Guterres Lú Olo
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. SUZUKI visited Timor-Leste in order to participate in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Referendum (Popular Consultation) and Mission of INTERFET on August 30, 2019.
“Japan-China-South-Korea Embassies” Joint Beach Cleaning
On August 23, 2019 three Embassies tried to show up their dedication and contribution to cheer up the looming community-based awareness on public clean-up campaign.
We’ve known some of younger group and other like-minded folks have started the same kind of morning clean-up efforts on some parts of widely stretching scenic beach, and we suppose this sort of expatriate joining force could propel local community to take one more step forward to our shared goal, “Everyday Beautiful Beach for Everyone.”
8/30/2019
Courtesy call by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Norikazu SUZUKI on President of the Republic, H. E. Dr. Francisco Guterres Lú Olo
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. SUZUKI visited Timor-Leste in order to participate in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Referendum (Popular Consultation) and Mission of INTERFET on August 30, 2019.
Visit of Nagoya University Students and Professors
Handing-over of TV Programs to GMN-TV
9/2/2019
Visit of Nagoya University Students and Professors
On September 2, 2019; Ambassador of Japan to Timor-Leste, H. E. Mr. Hiroshi MINAMI hosted a discussion and dinner for Nagoya University Students who are visiting Timor-Leste to conduct their research on Education and Agricultural Development of Timor-Leste.
9/4/2019
Handing-over Ceremony of TV Programs to GMN-TV
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019; Ambassador of Japan to Timor-Leste, H. E. Mr. Hiroshi MINAMI officially handed over three (3) TV Programs offered by the Japan Foundation to the President of Grupo Media Nacional (GMN-TV), Mr. Jorge Serrano at GMN-TV Office.
Those three programs composed of two educational TV programs for children and one Japanese family drama.
Visit of Nagoya University Students and Professors
On September 2, 2019; Ambassador of Japan to Timor-Leste, H. E. Mr. Hiroshi MINAMI hosted a discussion and dinner for Nagoya University Students who are visiting Timor-Leste to conduct their research on Education and Agricultural Development of Timor-Leste.
9/4/2019
Handing-over Ceremony of TV Programs to GMN-TV
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019; Ambassador of Japan to Timor-Leste, H. E. Mr. Hiroshi MINAMI officially handed over three (3) TV Programs offered by the Japan Foundation to the President of Grupo Media Nacional (GMN-TV), Mr. Jorge Serrano at GMN-TV Office.
Those three programs composed of two educational TV programs for children and one Japanese family drama.
Certificate Handing Over Ceremony of YMCA Japanese Class Students
Japanese Course Completion Ceremony at PDF
9/20/2019
Certificate Handing Over Ceremony of YMCA Japanese Class Students
On Friday, September 20, 2019; Public Relation and Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste attended the certificate handing over ceremony for Japanese Language course students organized by YMCA-TL (Young Men’s Christian Association of Timor-Leste).
Those students have completed their basic Japanese language course at YMCA-TL Center in Tasitolu, Dili.
10/26/2019
Japanese Course Completion Ceremony at PDF
On Saturday, October 26, 2019; the First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste attended the Japanese Course Completion Ceremony at PDF (Program Development for the Future) in Rai Inus, Masin Lidun, Comoro – Dili.
There were 100 students and youths who awarded the certificate of completion after their participation in Japanese language course for six months, starting from April to October, 2019.
We would like to give special thanks to Mr. Akaike and Ms. Kuwahara who voluntarily teach Japanese beside their main works in JICA.
Certificate Handing Over Ceremony of YMCA Japanese Class Students
On Friday, September 20, 2019; Public Relation and Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste attended the certificate handing over ceremony for Japanese Language course students organized by YMCA-TL (Young Men’s Christian Association of Timor-Leste).
Those students have completed their basic Japanese language course at YMCA-TL Center in Tasitolu, Dili.
10/26/2019
Japanese Course Completion Ceremony at PDF
On Saturday, October 26, 2019; the First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste attended the Japanese Course Completion Ceremony at PDF (Program Development for the Future) in Rai Inus, Masin Lidun, Comoro – Dili.
There were 100 students and youths who awarded the certificate of completion after their participation in Japanese language course for six months, starting from April to October, 2019.
We would like to give special thanks to Mr. Akaike and Ms. Kuwahara who voluntarily teach Japanese beside their main works in JICA.
Japan Movie Festival 2019
Japanese Speech Contest 2019
11/13-16/2019
Japan Movie Festival 2019
Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste organized Japan Movie Festival 2019 for four days, from November 13 to 16 at Fundação Oriente.
There were four Japanese movies screened during the festival such as “Bird Girl”, “The Anthem of the Heart”, “Let’s Go Jets!”, and “Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name”.
Those movies basically tell the stories about young Japanese people’s struggles to achieve their dreams.
These movies can be good example and motivation for young Timorese people to set and focus on their goals by working hard and never give up.
Many people were enthusiastic to watch the movies. They were also served with Japanese Sake and Timorese coffee offered by Peace Winds Japan.
11/22/2019
Japanese Speech Contest 2019 at UNTL
On November 22, 2019; the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste in cooperation with the National University of Timor Lorosa’e with the support of the Japan Foundation held Japanese Speech Contest 2019 at UNTL Auditorium, Liceu-Dili.
There were 13 contestants from several institutions that provide Japanese language course to Timorese competed in the contest such as UNTL, Sta. Rafaela Training Centre, Quesadhip Ruak Centre, and Programa Development for the Future (PDF).
After the contest, winners were invited for a reception at the Embassy of Japan to celebrate their great achievement.
Japan Movie Festival 2019
Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste organized Japan Movie Festival 2019 for four days, from November 13 to 16 at Fundação Oriente.
There were four Japanese movies screened during the festival such as “Bird Girl”, “The Anthem of the Heart”, “Let’s Go Jets!”, and “Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name”.
Those movies basically tell the stories about young Japanese people’s struggles to achieve their dreams.
These movies can be good example and motivation for young Timorese people to set and focus on their goals by working hard and never give up.
Many people were enthusiastic to watch the movies. They were also served with Japanese Sake and Timorese coffee offered by Peace Winds Japan.
11/22/2019
Japanese Speech Contest 2019 at UNTL
On November 22, 2019; the Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste in cooperation with the National University of Timor Lorosa’e with the support of the Japan Foundation held Japanese Speech Contest 2019 at UNTL Auditorium, Liceu-Dili.
There were 13 contestants from several institutions that provide Japanese language course to Timorese competed in the contest such as UNTL, Sta. Rafaela Training Centre, Quesadhip Ruak Centre, and Programa Development for the Future (PDF).
After the contest, winners were invited for a reception at the Embassy of Japan to celebrate their great achievement.