YUKATA Contest in Cambodia 2017

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1 Report: Overview of YUKATA Contest in Cambodia 2017 Date and Time February 26, 2017 from 14:00 to 16:00 Location Paticipants Organiser Angkor KIZUNA Hall of Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC) About 600 people Three Hearts Foundation (THF) Authorised by Embassy of Japan in Cambodia, Japan-Cambodia KIZUNA Festival 2017 Contestants MC Purpose 12 students (from 6 Universities / school in Phnom Penh) Miss Seika ARAI and Mr. Sokhen OUK To promote and spread the charms of YUKATA and Japanese Culture to Cambodian people through a cultural competetion 1

2 Outline The 12 models consisted of Cambodian students who presented their research result of Japanese culture, tradition and manner etc. through wearing and presenting Yukata. The points of judgment are relevant to: Quality of the Contestant s demeanour Quality and Match of Yukta with hair and makeup How informative and attractive is the presentation Link between Khmer and Japannese Culture There are five Awards on offer: Miss YUKATA in Cambodia 2017 (Winner in women s category) Mister YUKATA in Cambodia 2017 (Winner in Men s category) Miss YUKATA in Cambodia Runner-up 2017 Mister YUKATA in Cambodia Runner-up 2017 Phonogenic Award (special award for winner based on Facebook vote) Workshop at the THF Office Workshop on YUKATA on Saturday, February 4, 2017 Miss Hisae Arai, Managing Director of Three Hearts Foundation held a presetation on Yukata and also taught all the contastants and supporters to understand well how to wear Yukata. 2

3 On the day 14:00 Opening Ceremony Opening Remarks by MC Remarks from Miss Hisae Arai, Managing Director of Three Hearts Foundation Introduction of all judges and the host Chief Judge : H.E. Mr. Hidehisa Horinouchi, Japan s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia Judge : H.E. Mrs. Sabine A.E. Horinouchi, Spouse of the Ambassador of Japan H.E. Dr. Sun Huot Hong, President of Three Hearts Foundation and former Minister of Health Mr. Rithivit Tep, Secretary General of Tennis Cambodia Ms. Kulikar Sotho, Director and Producer of The Last Reel Mr. Remy Hou, Designer of Engineered by Remy and the judge of Cambodia s Next Top Model Ms. Miwako Fujiwara, Collaboration Aritist & Harpsichordist 14:13 Slide show of YUKATA Contest Short film about Yukata & YUKATA Contest in Cambodia 3

4 14:20 Catwalk by Contestants Entry No.1 Ms. Malin MEN Entry No. 12 Mr. Sokny HOEUN From Tayama Business School Entry No. 2 Ms. Soreasmey POL Entry No. 11 Mr. Senglay LIM From Royal University of Phnom Penh Entry No.3 Ms. Huyching CHEANG Entry No. 10 Mr. Samnang BUN From Royal University of Law and Economics Entry No. 4 Ms. Sivteang HONG Entry No.9 Mr. Koramadi HENG From Cambodia Japan Cooperation Center Entry No. 5 Ms. Tepvoleak PAK Entry No. 8 Mr. Ry OUCH From Cambodian Mekong University 4

5 Entry No. 6 Ms. Napharen NEOUN Entry No. 7 Mr. Hokveng HENG From National University of Management 14:40 Questions to contestants by judges Models received the questions from Ms. Kulikar Sotho and Mr. Remy Hou! 14:50 PR by contestants supporters Supporters of each contestant promoted the attractiveness of each contestant. 15:00 Fishing Dance The performance of Fishing Dance. One of Cambodian traditional dances. 5

6 15:10 Introduction of former winners of Miss & Mister YUKATA Eight former winners appeared on our YUKATA Contest event. 15:20 Awarding Ceremony Photogenic Award: Entry No.5 Ms. Tepvoleak PAK From Cambodian Mekong University The Photogenic Award were chosen by voting that conducted on Facebook. The total votes were 10,177 votes, the winner gained 2,700 votes! YUKATA Contest Winner in 2017 Miss YUKATA in Cambodia Entry No. 2 Ms. Soreasmey POL From Royal University of Phnom Penh Mister YUKATA in Cambodia Entry No. 9 Mr. Koramadi HENG From Japan Cambodia Cooperation Center 6

7 Miss YUKATA in Cambodia Runner-up Entry No. 3 Huyching CHEANG From Royal University of Law and Economics Mister YUKATA in Cambodia Runner-up Entry No. 2 Mr. Sokny HOEUN From Tayama Business School 15:40 Remark from Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia Chief Judge gave the comments on the contest. 15:45 Group Photograph 7

8 15:52 Lucky Draw After the contest, we held the Lucky Draw for the audience! The outcomes of the contest YUKATA Contest in Cambodia 2017 succeeded in promoting the charms and the knowledge of traditional Japanese Culture in a modern perspective to youths from universities and schools in Cambodia s society. More students became interesting in our event and wanted to know more about the exchanging culture between Japan and Cambodia. There were many people joining the vote on the Facebook page of Three Hearts Foundation for choosing their favorite model. Warmest Appreciation to all of sponsors and supporters I, as a founder of Three Hearts Foundation, very proud to report that the third YUKATA Contest was successfully celebrated with the support from all participants. Moreover, the process of models research of YUKATA were truly inspired to all audiences. On the top of that, it is truly an auspicious chance for Three Hearts Foundation to continuously be a co-organizer of the main event, Cambodia-Japan KIZUNA Festival 2017 that hosted by Embassy of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the people from Embassy of Japan in Cambodia, all of judges, contestants, supporters and all audience for their continuous support on the event. I would not forget to express my sincere gratitude to all the sponsors and supporters. Warmest Appreciation, Hisae ARAI Managing Director of Three Hearts Foundation 8