The Embassy of Japan in Myanmar invites events showcasing exchange between Myanmar and Japan. The invited events are expected to take place in the duration between January and December 2014 in Myanmar. Organizers of endorsed events will be entitled to use the official logo of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and Japan. Information on endorsed events will be listed in the official event calendar of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and Japan.

Eligibility for endorsement
• 1. The event should take place between January and December 2014 in Myanmar.
• 2. The event should aim to promote bilateral exchanges in various fields (politics, economy, education, science and technology, culture, society, spots etc.), encourage mutual understanding and strengthen friendship between Myanmar and Japan.
• 3. The content and objective of the event should be clear and practically feasible.
• 4. The objective of the event should not be to advocate any particular principle, ideology or religion, any political activity or election campaign and must not violate public order or standards of decency.
• 5. The event organiser(s) have not conducted any acts which undermine or is against the friendship between Myanmar and Japan.
• 6. Financial costs of the events should be fully borne by the organizer.
• 7. The organizer of the event should submit the application form.

Privileges of endorsed events
• 1. The organizers of endorsed events are entitled to use the title of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and Japan, the official logo in publicity materials (i.e. posters, pamphlets, website, signboards, banners, etc).
• 2. Endorsed events will be listed on the official calendar of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and Japan in the Embassy’s Website.

How to apply?

1. Necessary documents
• (a) cover letter (free format)
• (b) application form [Word]
• (c) letter of commitment [Word] (under one's hand or seal)
• (d) supporting documents clarifying the content of the event including the budget and expenditure plan.
• (e) supporting documents indicating regular activities of the event organizer such as pamphlets of the organisation, the record of the activities especially in Myanmar.

2. Where to submit the application form
• 60th Anniversary Secretariat of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar
• Usage of the official logo [Pdf]

Application procedures
• 1. Submission of application form via email, fax or post.
• 2. Screening of application (require at least 2 weeks).
• 3. Results to be sent to the organizer. Endorsed events will be provided with the logo along with the guideline for the use of logo.
• 4. Endorsed events will be listed on the official event calendar.

Notes
• 1. Application forms will not be returned. Applications should be submitted in advance with note that screening process will require at least two weeks minimum.
• 2. Any inquiries regarding the screening process will not be responded.
• 3. Organizers of endorsed events will bear the entire responsibility for the implementation including financial costs and public advertisement. The Embassy of Japan will bear no responsibility for any consequences related to the event.
• 4. In any case should the event be cancelled or a substantive change be made, the organizers should promptly inform the relevant circumstances to the Embassy of Japan.
• 5. In any case should the event be cancelled or the substantive change does not comply with the criteria for endorsement, the Embassy of Japan may cancel the endorsement.
• 6. Organizers of events must not use the logo and catchphrase in other events hosted by the organizer without appropriate authorization.
• 7. Organizers are required to submit a summary of the event conducted to the Embassy of Japan. Contents of the report may be referred in the website of the Embassy of Japan.