2007 Exchange Program
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- See post-program survey results
The 2007 Exchange Program between the sister cities of Ikata and Red Wing began on July 18 and runs until August 14. Track what's going on as events unfold on this page.
The 2007 Exchange Program participants are seven high schoolers and one chaperone from Red Wing, and seven middle schoolers and two chaperones from Ikata. Through travel and homestays, the groups will learn about the language and customs of each other's countries, up-close-and-personal!
- To leave messages for the Red Wing group, please see the Message board.
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Useful links
- Program announcement at Red-Wing.org
Kansai tour (July 18–22)
- See what the Red Wing group did day-to-day at 2007 Exchange Program/Sightseeing Tour
- View an interactive flyby tour of the group's travels!
A group of seven students and one chaperone from Red Wing hopped on a plane and flew halfway around the world to visit Ikata! But first, with the help of two chaperones from Ikata, they trekked through Kyoto and then Hiroshima for five days. With some travel under their belts and their jet lag conquered, they then began their homestays!
Ikata homestays (July 23–31)
- See what the Red Wing group did day-to-day at 2007 Ikata Homestays
- We're in the newspaper! Check out the translation of the article from the town newsletter: Red Wing students experience homestays in Ikata
Nine Ikata families were kind enough to open their homes and hearts to our friends from Red Wing. During their stay, the students experienced what daily life is like in rural Japan, explored both Ikata and the greater Shikoku region, and partied hearty at several town-planned festivals and events.
Finally on August 1, the Red Wing group set off for the comforts of home... with seven Ikata students and two chaperones along for the ride!
Red Wing homestays (August 1–9)
- See what everyone did day-to-day at Red Wing Homestays
Four Red Wing families taught the Ikata group all about "Minnesota nice" over the course of 9 days of homestays, parties, parades, and more!
Hawaii tour
August 10
- The Ikata delegation left the Minneapolis airport this morning. Their departure to Honolulu was only a few minutes behind schedule. There were many sad faces at the airport, as we wanted the Ikata students to stay in Red Wing.
August 11
- Sightseeing in Hawaii
August 12
- Depart Honolulu for Japan
August 13
- Hotel stay in Narita
August 14
- Students return to Ikata
- The Ikata students all returned home safely, much to the relief of their parents. Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone involved in the program! We hope to see you again next year.
See also
- Post-program survey results
- Interactive virtual tour for Google Earth
- Town newsletter article: Red Wing students experience homestays in Ikata
| About the Program 2007 Exchange Program →日本語
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| Sightseeing Tour | Ikata Homestays | Red Wing Homestays | Message board |
