- Date & Time
June 3 (Wed), 2015 6:15-8:00pm (Doors open 6pm)
*Partial Participation OK - Place
1st Fl., Okuma Garden House (Bldg. 25) - Eligibility
Waseda students, faculty, staff and the general public - Language
English & Japanese - Fee
Free! - Registration
Not required (Seating for 80/standing room available)
Iceland, a volcanically active island nation lying just south of the Arctic Circle, has a population of just 325,000, making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital Reykjavik, along with its surrounding areas, is home to two-thirds of the entire population, while the cold and uninhabitable interior consists mainly of treacherous lava fields, dramatic mountains and spectacular glaciers.
After being settled in the year 874 by a Norse chieftain, the island experienced waves of Scandinavian as well as Celtic immigrations in the following centuries. Since then Iceland has been ruled by Norway and later Denmark until it finally became an independent republic in 1944.
In this festival there’ll be a talk from the Icelandic Embassy, presentations from Waseda’s own Icelandic students and a special musical performance by the band “When ‘Airy Met Fairy”.
During the Cafe Exchange Time you’ll also have a chance to try some Icelandic treats! Don’t miss out!
Program
- Ambassador’s Greeting
- Icelandair Tourism Talk
- Exchange Student’s Presentation
- Musical Performance (When ‘Airy Met Fairy)
- Cafe Exchange Time (with drinks & snacks)
- Cooperation
Embassy of Iceland in Tokyo
When ‘Airy Met Fairy
Patisserie & Cafe MimiEden - Sponsor
Icelandair
【Band Profile: When‘Airy Met Fairy】
An Icelandic-Luxembourgish-German alternative band founded in 2014 by singer-songwriter Thorunn Egilsdottir. WAMF’s songs are colored by humming backing vocals and unsophisticated instruments.
【Icelandic Snacks】
“Hjonabands-saela” (English: Joy of Marriage)
A tradional soft cookie made from rhubarb.
(* Limited to first 150 participants)
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