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Cultural Exchange between Students of Udayana University and OIU (Osaka International University)
On February 12, 2026, a cultural exchange activity was held between students of Udayana University and students of Osaka International University (OIU). The event served as a friendly visit as well as a continuation of the academic collaboration previously established through the Joint Lecture and Research Program conducted in the Odd Semester of 2025 (https://nihongo.unud.ac.id/posts/universitas-udayana-dan-osaka-international-university-perkuat-kolaborasi-akademik-melalui-program-riset-bersama).
During the activity, students from the Japanese Literature Study Program assisted with translation to ensure smooth communication between Udayana University students and OIU students. The program also involved collaboration with students from the Old Javanese Literature Study Program, enriching the overall cultural exchange experience.
The event began with a presentation on Japanese culture delivered by OIU students, focusing on Nihon no Kekkonsiki (Japanese weddings). They introduced various types of wedding ceremonies, including Kyoukaishiki (church-style weddings), Jinzenshiki (ceremonies held before guests), Shinzenshiki (Shinto-style weddings), Butsuzenshiki (Buddhist-style weddings), and Rizoto-kon (resort-style weddings). They also explained bridal attire, covering both Western-style outfits and traditional clothing such as Shiromuku (a white kimono worn by the bride) and Montsuki Hakama (formal traditional attire for the groom).
In the following session, OIU students introduced Nihon no Dentou Bunka (traditional Japanese culture), including Seijinshiki (the coming-of-age ceremony), Shichi-Go-San (a celebration for children aged three, five, and seven), Oshougatsu (Japanese New Year) along with its traditional foods, and Hinamatsuri (the Doll Festival celebrating girls’ health and happiness). The presentation provided insight into the values and customs that continue to be preserved in Japanese society today. During this session, Japanese Literature students served as translators from Japanese to Indonesian, allowing all participants to understand the material clearly.
The activity continued with an introduction to Balinese culture by students from the Old Javanese Literature Study Program, who presented the history of the Balinese script and the tradition of nyurat lontar (writing on palm-leaf manuscripts). Japanese Literature students once again assisted by translating explanations from Indonesian into Japanese. The atmosphere became more engaging during the hands-on lontar writing session, where participants learned how to hold the pangrupak, carve the script, and apply roasted candlenut to darken the engraving. Afterwards, OIU students were also introduced to several basic Indonesian expressions and participated in a short kaiwa session with Udayana students. The interaction took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with students from both universities actively exchanging ideas and sharing their language-learning experiences.
Through this cultural exchange activity, students of Udayana University and OIU not only introduced their respective cultures to one another but also strengthened the academic relationship that had been previously established. For Japanese Literature students, their involvement provided valuable experience in applying their Japanese language skills beyond the classroom, while also broadening their cross-cultural understanding and building confidence in communication.
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