Cowra Kōyō Matsuri Oration and Mayoral Reception (3-4 May)

The “Cowra Kōyō MATSURI (Autumn Leaves Festival)” was held on 3 and 4 May in the city of Cowra, located in the interior of New South Wales, Australia and known for its deep ties with Japan. The festival aimed to celebrate both Japan’s Greenery Day and Children’s Day.
We received an invitation from Cowra City and participated in the Kōyō Mayoral Reception. We had the opportunity to hear the Koyo oration by the writer and translator Roger Pulvers, experience an Urasenke style tea ceremony demonstration, and engage in discussions with stakeholders. Through these activities, we were able to reaffirm the post-war reconciliation and friendship between Japan and Australia. Moreover, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Cowra Breakout, we also visited sites such as the Japanese war cemetery and the former prisoner of war camp.
We will continue to strive to promote friendly exchanges between the cities wishing for peace and to strengthen the ties between Japan and Australia.
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