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CLAIR Sydney at the 30th Lismore Lantern Parade (22 June)

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On Saturday, 22 June, the Lantern Parade was held in Lismore, New South Wales. The CLAIR Sydney office was invited by the City of Lismore to participate in this event.
Lismore and Yamatotakada in Nara Prefecture were the first cities to establish a sister city relationship between Australia and Japan, celebrating their 60th anniversary last year. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Lismore Lantern Parade, and the CLAIR Sydney office joined the parade, carrying a lantern of Yamatotakada’s mascot character, Miku-chan, alongside the people of Lismore. It is said that over 30,000 people gathered along the parade route to watch, and once again, Miku-chan was a big hit.
 
 
More than two years have passed since the flood damage occurred. Although the heavily affected central business district and large commercial facilities have resumed operations, some residential areas, the library, the art gallery, and the church remain closed to the public. The exterior walls of the art gallery indicated the water level during the disaster, highlighting the extent of the damage.
The CLAIR Sydney office will continue to actively support sister city exchange activities.
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