March 07, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm ET
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Filippa Roos-Olsson making a speech

Join us for the Fifteenth Annual Five College Japanese Speech Contest, where students from Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and UMass Amherst showcase their Japanese language skills in a friendly yet competitive setting!

This exciting event celebrates the dedication and achievements of Japanese language learners across the Five Colleges. Contestants will deliver speeches in Japanese, demonstrating not only their linguistic abilities but also their creativity and cultural insight.

The event is free and open to the public—come cheer on the contestants and support their hard work!

Sponsored by:
Five College Consortium East Asian Languages Program
Japanese Program at UMass Amherst