DAY 1
February 7 (Fri)11:00-17:00  (Doors open 10:30)
International Forum
Venue: Biwako Hall, 3F Seminar Room
admission free
Simultaneous interpretation available (English, Chinese [Traditional])

11:00~11:45
Toward the Realization of Universal Tourism in Arts and Culture
Speaker: Josephine J.F. Liu (President, Parents’ Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability, Taiwan)
Kubo Atsuko (Chairperson, National Network for Promoting Arts and Cultural Activities of Disabled People)
Sasaki Momoko (Chairperson, New Inclusion Japan Association, Inc.)

13:30~14:15
Keynote Speech: Arts and Culture of Disabled People: A Bird’s Eye View of Taiwan and Japan
Speaker: Hsiao Ting Lin (Director, Parents’ Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability, Taiwan)

14:30~16:30
Considering Arts and Culture of Disabled People from the Perspective of Education: Cases from Japan and Taiwan

・The Support System for Students with Mental and Physical Disabilities in Higher Education in Taiwan: The Case of Fu Jen Catholic University
Speaker: Chia-Chia Chao (Head, Health center and Resource Classroom, Office of Student Affairs, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan; Member, “Cultivate Deeply and Fly” Educational Guidance Promotion Team; Executive Secretary, Organization of the Special Education Promotion Committee)

・From the Practice of Arts and Culture Program at Shigaraki Gakuen
Speakers: Yamabe Mami, Sakajiri Azuki (Project Representative, Social Welfare Organization Glow)

・Panel Discussion
Speakers: Hsiao Ting Lin, Chia-Chia Chao, Yamabe Mami, Sakajiri Azuki
Facilitator: Nishikawa Kenji (Representative, Japan Cultural Expo Project for Arts and Culture of Disabled People, Japan Association of/for People with Intellectual Disabilities; Executive Director, Social Welfare Organization Glow)

16:30~16:45
Closing
Matamura Aoi (Executive Director and Secretary General, New Inclusion Japan Association, Inc.)

*Detailed program schedule will be posted on the website as soon as it is decided.

【Workshop】13:00-17:00 
Venue: Collabo Shiga 21, 3F Seminar Room
admission free

BUS STOP FILMS (Australia) Workshop
Since 2009, BUS STOP FILMS has been working with people with disabilities and others to produce films. Through learning filmmaking, people with disabilities can acquire social skills and work skills, and also aim to raise social awareness. In this workshop, participants will not only participate as actors, but also learn about cinematography, makeup, and costumes, and experience actual camera shooting, lighting, and sound to produce a short film.
Organizer: BUS STOP FILMS
Cooperation: Japan Down Syndrome Society, Nonprofit Minority Exchange Association

DAY 2
February 8 (Sat)13:30-20:30（Doors open 13:00）
Stage Performance
Venue: Biwako Hall,Theatre
Tickets are required for viewing. 

13:30　Opening 
Opening Act: Huei Shih・Ho Shih
National Network Forum for Promoting Arts and Cultural Activities of Disabled People

15:00
「Comedy Contest “D-1” Grand Prix for People with Down Syndrome」 
For people with Down syndrome who love to laugh and make others laugh with comedy, the “JDS Comedy Lecture 2024” was held at four locations across Japan with Yoshimoto comedians and rakugo educators as lecturers. After the lecture, participants created and performed their own comedies. A “D-1” Grand Prix by the winner of each venue will be held at Biwako Hall.
*The “D” in D-1 was taken from Down syndrome and diversity.
Organizer: Japan Down Syndrome Society

15:45「BUS STOP FILMS Presents Film & Talk: Short Film & Cross Talk」
BUS STOP FILMS will talk about its productions and behind-the-scenes stories, and introduce their films through a simultaneous interpreter-moderator. A slideshow of the previous day’s workshop will be shown. In addition, they will give a talk about their past projects.

17:30「Performing Arts Performance by Disabled People」 
Performers:
Zuiho Taiko [Nanko Airinkai] (Japan/Japanese drum)
Huei Shih・Ho Shih (Taiwan/harp & flute)
Starry Prince Band (Taiwan/percussion)
hohoemu chikara(Komuro Hitoshi and the Guest Musicians)
Kuwanoki Kagura Kai [Iwami Fukushikai] (Japan/Iwami Kagura)

DAY 3
February 9 (Sun) 14:00~16:30(Doors open 13:00) 
The 23rd Music Festival of the Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize(Cultural Program Project for Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports)
Venue: Biwako Hall,Theatre
Tickets are required for viewing.

A “Pre-performance Stage Guide” will be held from 13:30. This is a time to touch instruments and other items on stage, and everyone is welcome to participate.

Producer : Komuro Hitoshi (folk singer)

Guest Musicians :
Sakata Akira (alto saxophone)
Takara Kumiko (percussion)
Tanikawa Kensaku (piano)
Yoshida Ryuichi (baritone saxophone)
Kawano Shunji(drums)
Komuro Yui (voice)

Performers:
Otsu Workshop Group
Omi Gakuen Workshop Group
Starry Prince Band ＆ Huei Shih・Ho Shih
「Shine!!」 Workshop Group
Konan Workshop Group

Concurrent Events
Date: February 8 (Sat), February 9 (Sun)
Venue: Theatre Foyer
A ticket for the performance is required to enter the foyer.

●The 4th Art Exhibition 2024 Prize-winning Works
Organizer: National Federation of Parent Associations for the Physically Disabled
Grand Prize
「Akita Inu da!」 by Fukuhara Tsuyoshi (Akita Kirari Support School, second year of junior high school)

●The 42nd Art Exhibition/Digital Photography Exhibition for the Physically Disabled (2023) Prize-winning Works
Organizer: Japanese Society for Disabled Children, Prefectural Societies for Disabled Children
「Zarigani」 by Maeda Emika (Kagoshima Prefectural Kagoshima Minami Special Support Education School, fifth year of elementary school)

We will support visitors, welcoming everyone.

In order to make the festival enjoyable for everyone, we will provide various services, such as assistance from the station to the venue, and information accessibility for viewing. If you have any problems or concerns, please feel free to contact the secretariat.

We will make reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can participate.

Sign language interpretation,
Writing boards
Text support
Multilingual support (English, Chinese [Traditional])
Audio guides
Hearing loop
Wheelchair seating,
Braille programs

*Not available in International Forum.
*Hearing loop is available only in Biwako Hall Medium Hall.
*There is a rest area for those not feeling well.
*Accompaniment (transportation assistance) will be provided from Keihan Ishiba Station.

Contact Us

Secretariat : Social Welfare Organization Glow
TEL: 0748-46-8100 (weekdays 9:00-17:45)
E-mail: kikaku@glow.or.jp

All seats unreserved
Tickets are required to see the show on February 8 (Sat) and 9 (Sun). February 7 (Fri) is free entry.

One-day ticket :
Adult 1,000 yen
Disabled visitor 500 yen

*Only one-day tickets are available. If you wish to enter both days, please purchase a ticket for each day.
*Free admission for one accompanying person of a disabled visitor, junior high school student and under. (On February 8 and 9, tickets are required for free admission.)
*Reservations are recommended.

How to Purchase or Reserve Tickets
Admission will be easier if you purchase tickets or make reservations in advance.

A: Purchase and Reserve
*We accept reservations by phone, e-mail, or online form.
Secretariat: Social Welfare Organization Glow, Planning Bureau, Department of Community Coexistence
4837-2 Shimotoira, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Shiga
TEL: 0748-46-8100 (weekdays 9:00-17:45)
E-mail: kikaku@glow.or.jp
Application Form

B: Purchase [Biwako Hall Ticket Center]
* Tickets are only sold at the counter in cash.
No changes or cancellations will be accepted for tickets purchased or reserved. No refunds will be made except in case of cancellation or postponement.
15-1 Uchidehama, Otsu-shi, Shiga
Closed Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a holiday)
TEL: 077-523-7136
Hours: 10:00-19:00

●Same-day tickets will be sold at the entrance of Biwako Hall, Theatre
(Admission may be denied if advance sales reach maximum capacity.)

Biwako Hall, Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga
15-1 Uchidehama, Otsu-shi, Shiga

From JR Biwako Line (Tokaido Main Line) Otsu Station, 10 minutes by temporary bus, 20 minutes on foot.
A temporary bus will be available from Otsu Station.（Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.）

From JR Biwako Line (Tokaido Main Line) Zeze Station, about 15 minutes on foot.

From Keihan Zeze Station, board a bus bound for Sakamoto Hieizanguchi, disembark at Ishiba Station, 3 minutes on foot.
There will be transportation assistance from Keihan Ishiba Station.