“Nodojiman” Japanese Song Contest Resumed
AKP Phnom Penh, June 20, 2023 --
The annual “Nodojiman” Japanese Song Contest was resumed in 2023 after three years of interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the final round will be held this weekend.

Organised by the Embassy of Japan, in collaboration with the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Centre (CJCC) and the Japan Foundation, Phnom Penh Liaison Office, the final round of the 2023 contest will take place on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 14:30 to 17:00 at the CJCC’s Angkor-Kizuna Hall during Tanabata Festival 2023.

The event is also aimed to mark the 70th Anniversary of Friendship between the two countries.

According to the Embassy of Japan, 50 applications from the public and through screening process, and 17 representative individuals / groups have been chosen among them to compete for the final contest.

This year’s sponsor includes Cambodian Public Bank Plc., K.A.K.I (DHC Cambodia), The Japan Shop, ITOEN, S&B and Le Point, it added.

The “NODOJIMAN” Japanese Song Contest has been held annually for the purpose of encouraging Japanese language learners to practice the language through singing songs, said the source, underlining that this contest also aims to strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between the people of Japan and Cambodia through Japanese songs.
By C. Nika
AKP

RESULTS
“Nodojiman” Japanese Song Contest in 2023 Held with Joys
AKP Phnom Penh, June 26, 2023 --
The “Nodojiman” Japanese Song Contest in 2023 was concluded in a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere with an audience of over 400 cheering the contestants, affirmed the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh in a press release AKP received this evening.

Organised by the embassy, in collaboration with the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Centre (CJCC) and the Japan Foundation, Phnom Penh Liaison Office, on June 25 at the CJCC's Angkor-Kizuna Hall during Tanabata Festival 2023., the annual contest received 50 applications from the public and through preliminary session, 17 representative individuals / groups were chosen among them to compete for the final contest.

According to the press release, the contestants who won the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize, Best Japanese Pronunciation Award and Best Performance Award this year are as follows:
1- Mr. Heam Senghong , 1st Prize Winner
2- Ms. Un Sophearak, 2nd Prize Winner
3- Mr. Yang Ty, 3rd Prize Winner
4- Mr. Math Sopheak, Best Japanese Pronunciation Award
5- Ms. Sem Sokunthea, Best Performance Award
By AKP, C. Nika