In Japan, Kyoto University replaced its tedious, protracted rituals with an engaging rite that included lively speeches and frequent name-calling. Students were free to wear anything they wanted to the ceremony, according to the university. The institution did not, however, anticipate that its students would interpret “anything” literally.
Following approval of the permission, a location for the event was chosen, and students were invited to attend dressed in strange costumes. In addition to being a highlight for the kids, the yearly event is eagerly anticipated by the students’ families, who are also invited.
Tokyo University was the first to codify the ceremony, then Kyoto soon after. Students in Japanese universities have historically worn dresses, suits, or the traditional hakama kimonos for women. However, Kyoto University’s regime transition gave its students the freedom to express who they were while still earning their highly valued graduate degrees.
Tokyo University was the first to codify the ceremony, then Kyoto soon after. Students in Japanese universities have historically worn dresses, suits, or the traditional hakama kimonos for women. However, Kyoto University’s regime transition gave its students the freedom to express who they were while still earning their highly valued graduate degrees.
The head of worldwide communications at Kyoto University, David Hajime Kornhauser, stated to Bored Panda that the school has a long history of opposing authoritarianism. Since the institution doesn’t formally support it, I assume the roots date back a long way.
“It’s kind of a personal preference; do people want to be sort of traditional or are they just doing something to express themselves in some other way or not?” he said, summarizing the university’s attitude toward liberty.
David claims that not every student participates in the fun. It appears that university students have been choosing to be anyone they want to be for a very long time. However, that isn’t a big group of people. Well, it’s not even ten percent, I would say, it’s mostly. They also stick out by attempting to sit at the front. Although it appears like many people are involved, I believe that this is likely only the case for those at the front, with the vast majority of grads being more or less conventional.
Source: NairaLand
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