November 25, 2007

 Vienna, Seoul, and Kyoto Connected and Played!

kyoto2007112401.jpg Yesterday was a big day. With hours of preparations, all facilitators and tech staffs worked to make this day happen. And it did! Two hours of playing games without using English, children in three cities were connected. Teams were formed in three colors, and consisted with children from each countries. They practiced greetings in other two languages and also learned how to introduce themselves. It was the first time for many Asian children to learn how to say in German, and for Vienna children, first time to maybe hear and say in Japanese and Korean. Each time when friends from other coutries recall their names, big Wow came. Excitements were all over, and at the end, they all said See you again in all three languages and waved their hands to Webcam. Simples games we made, but these were very enjoyable. Waving Giant Picton cards, they cheered and waved.

kyoto2007112402.jpg This acitivity was possible with help of Langrid Project. This machine translation helped our meeting with Vienna. Without it, we couldn't do it. Also Toshi's new system was wonderful. Sophia in Seoul was great, and Mika challenged to greet in Japanese and Korean. Pangaean from Italy and England joined and helped Vienna staffs. It was a moment that everyone was connected and saw where Pangaea is going and What it is aiming. Thank you everyone!! This was a great step!

Posted by: yumi | 1. Activity Report