Nagasaki International Women's Association (NIWA)

Thank you to everyone who came to our lantern festival and Shannon's baby shower event! 

Since we were unable to have a baby shower for Shannon when Lyla was born, we were thrilled with opportunity to give her a shower for her new baby. After dinner, we played three games: Baby Around the World (match the word "baby" to the correct language), The Price is Right (Identify the correct price for each baby item) and Guess Mommy's Tummy Size. It was hilarious to watch everyone cut piece...

Did you know that International Friendship Day is held annually on July 30th? The United National General Assembly made International Friendship Day official in July of 2011. However, the idea of a day designated for friendship has been around for nearly 100 years. Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, originally promoted the concept in the 1920`s and 30`s. While the holiday gained speed initially, eventually it met with criticism, being seen as a commercial gimmick. Friendship Day wained in...