Reblog from JAPANsociology–check out Megumi Nishikura’s TEDxKyoto talk on the Hafu film.
by Robert Moorehead
In September, filmmaker Megumi Nishikura gave a powerful, moving, and extremely personal presentation at TEDxKyoto. Her film, Hafu, is showing in theaters around the world, and offers an insightful look into the experiences of five hafu in Japan. The film opens in Kobe on November 23, and I can’t wait to see it.
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The Lobster Dance 
In Singapore, there are many races (Chinese, Indians, Malays, Eurasians:Hafus). We are still identified according to our race but all of us are Singaporeans (a nationality). Identifying a person by their race pays homage to where their ancestors came from. I see it as a good thing not a problem.
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I’ve just posted my thoughts on the Hafu ‘ハーフ’ film that I was lucky to watch in. Please take a look at the article and comment if you can!
http://www.nynyonline.co.uk/promopo-%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95-hafu-film-screening/
日本語訳はすぐに終わります。
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