34th Annual Japanese Speech Contest

Saturday, March 4 at 1:00 pm to Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 12:00 am

In-person event

Event poster contains text: The 34th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa The Embassy of Japan (255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa)  Open to the public. Only street parking is available. Please note that depending on the pandemic situation, facemasks may be required and/or the number of visitors may be limited.  Individuals who wish to compete in an Open Category, please contact: jscottawa@gmail.com. Saturday, March 4, 2023 13:30- (Doors open at 13:00)

On March 4th, the 34th Annual Japanese Speech Contest will be held in the auditorium of the Japanese Embassy in Ottawa. After being held online for the previous two years, the event will be in-person this year.

The contestants are students studying the language at institutions in Ottawa and the Kingston region. There are four levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and open. Contestants choose the topics for their speeches. Some share personal experiences or thoughts, while others talk about their interests in Japan and Japanese cultures.

Some Carleton students currently enrolled in various levels of JAPA courses will deliver speeches in each category.

The event is FREE and open to the public.