Misaki Yoshioka
I belong in the Gakushuin University Festival Committee. Last weekend (11/4~6) was when the festival took place. The weather was splendid; not too chilly and warm. On the last day it rained, but it was mostly sunny. The people in the committee wore the same purple jacket so that a visitor who has any questions knows who to ask. Getting ready for the festival was hard work than I have expected. Setting up the tents, putting iron plates, refrigerator, oil cooker and other kitchen utensils in place was hard labor.
My job was to unify the stalls and manage food hygiene. Many university students were participating in stall so it was a big responsibility to make them understand it was important to cook in clean sanitation. However, some of the clubs participating in the stall was cooking in insanitary conditions. It was hard to warn and advise them because they were older than me. So far, I have been explaining about some of the difficult jobs I did there were a lot of awesome things and events.
Last year, since the typhoon hit Tokyo, there were only 9000 visitors. However, this year about 39000 visitors came to Gakushuin University`s festival. This number is a record. Also, all of the stage performances were held properly. None of them were cancelled by bad weather. Last but not least, we ordered a fireworks manufacturer and set off fireworks from our baseball ground. 200 fireworks were displayed in the sky. It was absolutely beautiful.
We went through few troubles but overall it was a BIG success. If any of you came to the school festival, I thank you with all of my heart.
See you!
It seems you did such a great job.I saw you working several times during the festival.It must be so tough to explain to the people older than us. But you definitely had a good experience!
ReplyDeleteMegumi Shoda
I saw you working for the festival from few months ago and I am really happy to hear the success!
ReplyDeleteI didn't do anything for the school festival, but I enjoyed it very much watching the stages and buying foods with my friends. It is all because of you and the Festival Committee.
Thank you very much and have a good rest for a while:)
Kaori Motoda
Congratulations on your great success! You must have been really amazed to hear how many people came to the festival this year. One factor, as you pointed out, was the wonderful weather, especially compared to the disastrous weather last year!
ReplyDeleteDoes your committee have printed guidelines for groups that have food stalls? It might be a good idea to give them the rules in a booklet. Then, you can play "policewoman" by patrolling around and if you find they don't follow the rules, then they should close their stall. Just an idea.
Well, despite the challenge you faced in your tough task I hope you are pleased with your results. Are you satisfied?
Ms. MacGregor