In line with JAGAM’s aims and objectives, i.e. to promote cultural exchange amongst the general public in Malaysia, JAGAM will organise a few events in conjunction of Japan Festival in Malaysia :

(1) Japanese Song Singing Contest - A preliminary contest will be held in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bharu. The successful contestants will enter final in Johor Bahru in September 2002.

(2) Ikebana Contest and Japan Graduates’ Art Exhibition will be held together. In view of this, JAGAM will encourage members who are interested in Ikebana to participate in the said contest. Besides, JAGAM will need to recruit artist to display their artwork at the exhibition.

(3) Japanese Film Festival will be held by Northern Branch and Southern Branch in Penang and Johor Bharu respectively.

(4) Bon Odori as usual will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru.

(5) Japan Nite was used to be organise by JAGAM every year. This year it will be organised by Japanese related alumnis while JAGAM will be one of the active supporting organisers.

In organising these events, your support in participating, attending and/or assisting is highly appreciated.