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Washington-Hyogo Sister State 50th Anniversary Celebrations

 

2013 marks the 50th anniversary since the founding of the Washington-Hyogo sister state relationship. The links below highlight a series of celebratory events which were held in Washington from August 17-29, 2013 to commemorate this important milestone of ties.

1. 50th Anniversary Celebration (August 19)

(1) Event summary

(2) Remarks by Consul General Omura

(3) Joint Communique by Washington State and Hyogo Prefecture on the 50th anniversary of the sister state relations

(4) Link to TV Washington webpage on celebration

(5) Link to outside website for celebration pictures

2. Hyogo Tourism and Products Promotion (August 20)

(1) Event summary

(2) Remarks by Consul General Omura

3. Kansai Seminar (August 20)

(1) Event summary

(2) Remarks by Senior Consul Dodo

4. Awaji Ningyo Joruri Puppetry Performance (August 17)

(1) Event summary

(2) Remarks by Senior Consul Dodo

5. English Rakugo Performance (August 29)

(1) Event summary

(2) Remarks by Senior Consul Dodo

6. Joint Public Administration Seminar (August 20)(Link to the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) – Evergreen Chapter webpage on event)