Monday, March 7, 2011

Almost 90 Years Old, But She Keeps Going















On Sunday, 13th March, Ms. Hatsume Sato, who has dedicated herself for more than 50 years to helping hundreds of people, is invited to have a lecture.
She has welcomed people who suffered from social burden or mental illness to her house called "Ischia in the Forest" which is located in the foothill of Mt. Iwaki, Aomori prefecture. There she simply listens to them while serving her genuine dishes and was brought into the spotlight when she and her compassionately prepared Omusubi (rice balls) were featured in the movie, "Gaia Symphony No. 2 (1995)" directed by Jin Tatsumura.
This is going to be a precious opportunity to listen to the 89-years-old quiet activist who has discouraged many from killing themselves.
▶presented by Obihiro Inochi-no-Kai (Life Society)
▶on Sunday, 13 March, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. -
(the venue opens at 1:00 p.m.)
▶at 2F, Tokachi-kan
(2, W7 S6, Obihiro/phone: 0155-24-1040)
▶1,000 yen tickets available at Kachimai Salon, 7F and Ticket Pia, 5F, Fujimaru Department Store
▶childcare service (booking required)
▶information (Japanese): 0155-21-5759

[まもなく90歳。でも動き続ける]
50年以上も多くの人々を助けるために半生を捧げてきた佐藤初女(さとうはつめ)さんが、3月13日(日)に講演会のために訪れる。
初女さんは、青森県岩木山麓の「森のイスキア」と名付けられた自身の家を、社会的な重荷や心の病に苦しむ人々に解放してきた。彼らに耳を傾け、心づくしの食事を提供する彼女が注目を浴びたのは、映画「地球交響曲(ガイアシンフォニー)第2番」(1995年・龍村仁監督)に、彼女自身と心を込めて作る「おむすび」が取り上げられた時。
多くの命を自殺から救ってきた89歳の静かな活動家のお話を聞く貴重な機会になる。
▶講師:佐藤初女氏
▶主催:帯広いのちの会
▶とき:3/13(日)13:30〜(13:00 開場)
▶ところ:とかち館 2F 金枝の間(帯広市西7条南6丁目2番地 0155-24-1040)
▶チケット:1,000円(藤丸デパート 7F 勝毎サロン/5F チケットぴあ)
▶託児室あり(要予約)
▶お問い合わせ:0155-21-5759 (tel. & fax)

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