July 2, 2024 -- Nippon Express (Deutschland) GmbH (President: Manabu Asai, hereinafter "NX Germany"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), transported 25 cherry blossom drawings by Gifu Prefecture elementary school students for display at the "Sakura in my eyes" exhibition held in Bratislava, Slovakia.
(Photos from the event)
At a glance
- Company
- Nippon Express (Deutschland) GmbH
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
Key figures
- Gifu student drawings transported
- 25
- Cherry trees planted in Slovakia
- Approximately 450
- Bilateral exchange commemorated
- 100 years
People
- Manabu AsaiPresident, Nippon Express (Deutschland) GmbH
- Satoshi HorikiriPresident, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
- Petr KavalekGeneral Manager, NX Germany's Bratislava Branch
- Yasuhiro KawakamiAmbassador of Japan to the Slovak Republic
Approximately 450 cherry trees were planted in Slovakia in 2020 to commemorate 100 years of bilateral exchange with Japan. The planting of these trees led to the commencement of Sakura and Art Festival in parts of Slovakia in 2023, and both cherry blossom-themed events and events introducing Japanese culture were held this year.
As part of this year's Sakura and Art Festival, an exhibition of cherry blossom drawings by children from Slovakia and Japan was held from June 10th to 22nd June. On display at this event were cherry blossom pictures drawn by children from both countries, among which were 25 pictures by elementary school students in Gifu Prefecture delivered to the venue by NX Germany's Bratislava Branch (General Manager: Petr Kavalek). Gifu Prefecture has close ties with Slovakia, having been a host town for Slovak athletes taking part in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics.
The opening ceremony for the exhibition was attended by Ambassador of Japan to the Slovak Republic Yasuhiro Kawakami and other dignitaries, and many people came to see the drawings by Japanese elementary school students, making the exhibition a valuable opportunity for cultural exchange.
The NX Group will continue engaging in social contribution activities to actively help deepen exchange between Japan and the rest of the world.
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Questions around this news
What did NX Germany transport to the exhibition in Bratislava?
NX Germany’s Bratislava Branch delivered 25 cherry blossom drawings made by elementary school students in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The works were displayed alongside drawings by children from Slovakia at the “Sakura in my eyes” exhibition, held in Bratislava from June 10 to 22 as part of the Sakura and Art Festival.
What was the Sakura and Art Festival exhibition about?
The exhibition presented cherry blossom pictures made by children from Japan and Slovakia. It was part of a wider festival that included cherry blossom-themed events and activities introducing Japanese culture. The release describes the exhibition as an opportunity for cultural exchange and says many people attended to see the Japanese students’ drawings.
Why does Gifu Prefecture have a connection with Slovakia?
Gifu Prefecture has ties with Slovakia because it served as a host town for Slovak athletes participating in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics. The release notes this connection in describing the relationship between Gifu and Slovakia and the role of the students’ drawings in the exhibition.
