Today, we have done the first time interaction through Webcam with Malaysian friends. Although, we experienced cut-off of the Internet connection in the rehearsal due to thunder storm which often occurs in Malaysia, we overcame the problems and participants successfully enjoyed the activity. Children, 21 at Kyoto and 20 at Malaysia, felt closer each other through the Webcam beyond distance, language and culture.

This time, we practiced the brand-new activity 'Nazoren'. We needed to conquer language difference since it was a kind of the word association game. To cope with this, we applied the machinery translation system of 'Language Grid Project' and children made communication through real time chat. Children was typing hints on the key board and waiting for answers. When chatting communication made sense successfully, both sides cheered gladly. Children's impression towards today's activity, such as 'I understood Malaysian friends were so warm', 'I was so glad to be called my name', or 'I do want to see them again', exactly expresses their enjoyable time.



Thanks to kind cooperation from many supporters, the activity succeeded safely. We, Pangaea, deeply appreciate it. We intend to widen such Pangaea activity network for children worldwide. If you are interested or have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Takekazu Hanada a.k.a Hana-pooh
Chief Administrative Officer