A Journey to Remember: A Lao Student's Experience at a 77th Birthday Celebration in Japan
I woke up early that morning, the excitement of the day ahead was palpable. I joined with six Lao students from Hiroshima University and we were preparing to attend the birthday party of a Lao man living in Akinakano, Hiroshima. He was celebrating his 77th birthday, and had moved to Japan with his wife many years ago, after the revolution in Laos. We were thrilled at the opportunity to meet him and his family and be a part of the celebration.
We gathered around the breakfast table, chatting and laughing over a hearty meal and some black coffee, fueling ourselves for the day ahead. After breakfast, we set off for the train station, riding our bicycles to make the 30-minute journey from Jike Station to Akinakano Station.
As we walked the remaining 20 minutes to the man's house, we took in the sights and sounds of the neighborhood. We snapped photos and videos, capturing the memories of this special day. We were all in high spirits, talking and laughing, and the time flew by.
When we arrived at the man's house, we were greeted with open arms and warm smiles. The man and his wife, who were like parents to us, shared their experiences and provided valuable advice on living in Japan. We were touched by their kindness and generosity.
As we sat down for dinner, we noticed that the man had three sons, who looked Japanese and had settled in Japan with their own families. We were fascinated by the different paths the family had taken and the unique way they had blended their Lao and Japanese cultures.
The highlight of the evening was the traditional Lao cake called "Cake Sang-kha-ya." It was delicious and made us feel like we were back home. We had brought a birthday present and some food to share, which we presented to the birthday man.
As we were about to leave, we wanted to do something special for the birthday man. We decided to make a short video wishing him a happy birthday and posted it on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=And_y_IQVtI)
We returned to our dorms that night, feeling grateful for the opportunity to meet such wonderful people and for the memories we had made. We highly recommend any future Lao students visiting Japan to drop by and say hello to this kind and welcoming family.
We gathered around the breakfast table, chatting and laughing over a hearty meal and some black coffee, fueling ourselves for the day ahead. After breakfast, we set off for the train station, riding our bicycles to make the 30-minute journey from Jike Station to Akinakano Station.
As we walked the remaining 20 minutes to the man's house, we took in the sights and sounds of the neighborhood. We snapped photos and videos, capturing the memories of this special day. We were all in high spirits, talking and laughing, and the time flew by.
When we arrived at the man's house, we were greeted with open arms and warm smiles. The man and his wife, who were like parents to us, shared their experiences and provided valuable advice on living in Japan. We were touched by their kindness and generosity.
As we sat down for dinner, we noticed that the man had three sons, who looked Japanese and had settled in Japan with their own families. We were fascinated by the different paths the family had taken and the unique way they had blended their Lao and Japanese cultures.
The highlight of the evening was the traditional Lao cake called "Cake Sang-kha-ya." It was delicious and made us feel like we were back home. We had brought a birthday present and some food to share, which we presented to the birthday man.
As we were about to leave, we wanted to do something special for the birthday man. We decided to make a short video wishing him a happy birthday and posted it on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=And_y_IQVtI)
We returned to our dorms that night, feeling grateful for the opportunity to meet such wonderful people and for the memories we had made. We highly recommend any future Lao students visiting Japan to drop by and say hello to this kind and welcoming family.
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