7月18日（土）、寮の恒例行事「八太郎祭」が開催されました。中学1年生から高校3年生まで、約760名の寮生をはじめ、保護者や教職員、町内会の皆さまなどが参加しましたまた、八太郎祭がこうして毎年開催できるのも、日頃から寮生を温かく見守り、支えてくださる地域の皆さまのご理解とご協力があってこそです。今回も多くの方々にご協力いただき、地域の皆さまとのつながりの温かさを改めて感じる一日となりました。心より感謝申し上げます。

　第1部は、1号館横の駐車場で行われたバーベキュー！焼肉や焼きそば、おにぎり、サラダ、スイカなど、たくさんの料理を囲みながら、寮生たちは友人たちとの会話を楽しみ、にぎやかなひとときを過ごしました。

　第2部は、寮生の自治組織「八太郎会」が企画したビンゴ大会。豪華な景品を目指して、会場は大いに盛り上がりました。

　さらにこの日は、近くの浜辺で打ち上げられた花火をみんなで鑑賞する時間もありました。間近で見る花火を写真に収めたり、じっくりと目に焼き付けたりしながら、寮生たちは夏の夜の特別な時間を楽しみました。寮の先生からは、「これからも心に残る思い出をたくさん作り、生徒たちに唐津を第二の故郷と思ってもらえたら」との思いが寄せられています。
　八太郎祭は、寮生同士の絆を深めるだけでなく、唐津で過ごすかけがえのない青春の一ページとなる、夏の恒例行事です。来年の八太郎祭も首長くお待ちしております！

  On Saturday, July 18, the annual Hachitaro Festival was held at the dormitory. Around 760 dormitory students, from first-year junior high school students to third-year high school students, took part in the event, along with their families, faculty and staff members, and members of the local community.

  The festival would not be possible each year without the understanding and support of the local community, whose members have always warmly watched over and supported our students. We were once again deeply grateful for the cooperation of so many people and were reminded of the warmth of the connections we share with our local community.

  The first part of the festival was a barbecue held in the parking area next to Building 1. With plenty of delicious food, including grilled meat, yakisoba, rice balls, salad, and watermelon, the students enjoyed chatting with their friends and spending a lively afternoon together.

  The second part was a bingo tournament organized by the Hachitaro Association, the dormitory students’ own student organization. The students eagerly competed for exciting prizes, and the venue was filled with cheers and laughter.

  Later that evening, the students also gathered to watch fireworks launched from a nearby beach. Some of them tried to capture the beautiful fireworks in photographs, while others simply took in the view and treasured the precious moment. It’s special summer nights like these that will remain in our memories forever.

  One of the dormitory staff members shared that he hopes that the students will continue to make many wonderful memories and come to think of Karatsu as their second home.

  The Hachitaro Festival is more than just a fun summer event – it is a special opportunity for students to strengthen their bonds of friendship and community, and to create unforgettable memories during their time in Karatsu.

  We are already looking forward to next year’s Hachitaro Festival!