First, we visited the Minamata Disease Municipal Museum. We saw what caused the Minamata disease. It was saddening to see that Chisso Corporation did not take into consideration the lives of the people and just dumped methyl mercury in the Minamata Bay. The Minamata disease was passed down from generation to generation. Till now, the disease has not totally subsided.
Next, we went to the Hotto House. When I saw the victims, we felt sad for them, as they were innocent and had nothing to do with what mistake the Chisso Corporation made. Even though they were disabled in our eyes, they feel like they are normal people in their own eyes. Personally we feel that they are mentally stronger than us despite their disabilities. In conclusion, we learned that we must come together as one and try to prevent such events from happening anytime. We think that we can learn both about the disease as well as how to be as positive as those people who stood before us.
Finally, we went to the Gokase Village for a farm stay experience. Although we were separated, the following sentences are a collaboration of our experiences.
The host families were hospitable and warm towards even though we were not part of their family. They treated us as family members and like we did not see each other for a long time. They stuffed us with a variety of mouthwatering delicious dishes that satisfied our taste buds. To be able to sleep in their houses for the first time was a new experience and was fun. Even though they lead simple lives, they also lead meaningful lives at the same time. Night turned to day in the blink of an eye and it was hard for all of us to bid goodbye. All of us felt a strong bond formed between the host families and us.
-Kieron Cheng: Leader/ Executive Chairman of the Commission
Sarah Quek: Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer
Zelia Chan: IT Leader/ Secretary of Operations
Tan Qi An: Photographer/ Member
Seal of the Commission
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