It all started from a simple idea during the summer 2004 of three dynamic filipino groups: Jeepney Press, Samahang Pilipino, and Teatro Kanto. UTAWIT was formally created in cooperation of the Philippine Embassy thru the Philippine Overseas Labor Office. Now, UTAWIT has become a grand event for Filipinos and Japanese. It also has become a symbol of unity and cooperation between the Philippines and
Japan. The objectives of UTAWIT is to recognize and promote Filipinos as mainstream performers in Japan, enrich cross-cultural appreciation among Japanese and Filipinos, and to generate financial resources for developmental activities of the organization. Every year, UTAWIT has been growing and trying to fit in the flow of events in the community. In UTAWIT 2005, during its infancy, only Filipino migrants were able to participate using only Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and auditions were limited in the Kanto area only. In UTAWIT 2006, to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations of the Philippines and Japan, Japanese songs were included in the repertoire of the contestants. In UTAWIT 2007, auditions were held outside of Kanto area, and the scope of paticipants to include not only Filipino migrants but also Japanese with Filipino descent. UTAWIT BULILIT was also introduced for the talented kids. For interested regional parties, we encourage you to coordinate directly with the UTAWIT Executive Committee in setting up regional auditions to help promote Filipino talent in your area. In UTAWIT 2008, Utawit has reached the national level. Regional Qualifying Rounds were held in Hokkaido, Morioka, Nagano, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Kyoto & Fukuoka. And in the spirit of cooperation, the competition was opened to pure Japanese contestants.
今年で6年目を迎えるUTAWIT(ウタウィット)が、全国予選を展開中です！
この大会は、歌や音楽を通して日本とフィリピンの文化交流を図り、また、優れた才能を持った日本人、そして、フィリピン人の歌手を発掘することを目的に毎年開催されているコンテストです。
15才以上であれば、男女・国籍・性別・プロ/アマ関係なくご参加いただけます。全国各地で予選を予定していますので、ぜひお近くの会場まで足を運んでいただき、あなたの歌声を披露してみてはいかがでしょうか。
歌って楽しむ国際交流の機会として、ぜひ多くのみなさまにご来場いただければ幸いです。
それでは、みなさまのご参加と応援をよろしくお願いいたします。
If you want to be a part of the growing family of UTAWIT, you may contact us through the following:
Phone: 090-5799-1813
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
