HYDERABAD, FEBRUARY 06, 2026: The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, inaugurated HY-SAI ’26, a Japanese Cultural Festival at its campus on Friday. Organised by the Department of Asian Languages, the two-day festival (February 6–7) celebrates Japan’s rich traditions through workshops, performances, and culinary experiences.
At the opening ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. N. Nagaraju highlighted the values of punctuality, discipline, and politeness as central to both Japanese culture and academic life. The Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. Uma Kanjilal, also graced the occasion, expressing her interest in extending the festival’s spirit to IGNOU.
The festival features engaging workshops on origami, sadō (tea ceremony), and kimono dressing, alongside lively Bon Odori dances and cultural performances. The workshops and performances together created an atmosphere that was both educational and celebratory, immersing attendees in the elegance and spirit of Japanese culture.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from university leadership, including Prof. Hari Prasad, Registrar (I/c); Prof. Shyam Rao Rathod, Proctor; Prof. Sujatha Mukri, Dean of Students’ Welfare; Prof. Srivani, Dean of CPD; and Dr. Rajaram, OSD to VC, as well as faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff.
