The Embassy of Japan in Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar University (QU) and the Japanese Language Teachers Association in Qatar (Jaltaq), organised the 16th Japanese Speech Contest recently.
The event, at QU's Research Complex, showcased the linguistic abilities of 26 Japanese language learners competing across three categories.
In his opening remarks, ambassador Naoto Hisajima, appreciated QU, the sponsors, judges, participants, and Jaltaq for their support in promoting Japanese language education in Qatar. The envoy further emphasised the contest’s significant contribution to strengthening the amicable relations between Japan and Qatar.
Amna Owais, a Pakistani resident of Qatar, won first place in the advanced category. Her speech detailing her dream of becoming a Virtual YouTuber resonated deeply with both the judges and the audience. She was awarded a round-trip ticket to Japan courtesy of Japan Airlines JAL.
As part of the event, Qatar Japan Friendship Association presented an overview of the Chubu region in Japan, the destination of the first LNG shipment from Qatar to Japan in 1997.
First prize winner Amna Owais is flanked by ambassador Naoto Hisajima and another official.
The contestants and officials at the event.
