From Monday, 29 to Tuesday, 30 May, CLAIR Sydney staff participated in the Cowra Koyo Matsuri (Autumn Festival). The Cowra Koyo Matsuri which is in its third year, was held for the entire month of May where you could enjoy seeing the autumn foliage (Koyo).
On Monday 29 May, a memorial service was held for the casualties of war. Following that, at the Cowra Japanese Garden, an oration was delivered by Mark Baillie, Chairman of US Studies Centre. An Urasenke style tea ceremony demonstration was also held at the Cultural Centre.
On the following day, a commemorative tree planting by Mark Baillie and his family was held. Afterwards, an exhibition was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cowra Japanese Garden conception, showcasing blueprints and early photographs.
CLAIR Sydney staff were able to deepen their relationship with the Mayor of Cowra, Cr Bill West; Board of the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, Mr. Tony Mooney OAM ORS, Dr. Darren Mitchel OAM and many other people involved. We hope to keep cherishing these kinds of relationships further on.
From the 3rd to the 13th of December, eight selected swimmers from the Fukuoka Swimming Association visited NSW, where they participated in joint training sessions with a local school and competed in the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships.
