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80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Canada |
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15th International Shiatsu Conference Vancouver '08
Organized by Japan Shiatsu College ・ Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Japan Shiatsu Association ・ Japan Shiatsu College Alumni Association ・Canadian Shiatsu Society of B.C. |
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The 15th International Shiatsu Conference Opening Ceremony Aug. 10, 2008
On
Sunday Aug. 10 at 9:00 O'clock in the morning, over 250 people gathered
to participate in the 15th International Shiatsu Conference at the
University of British Columbia.
In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Canada, the conference was opened by singing of "Kimigayo" by Kiyoshi Ikenaga, Chairperson of the 15th International Shiatsu Conference Implementation Committee, singing of "Oh Canada" by our student Cassandra Amaral and opening remarks by Judy Thompson, President of Canadian Shiatsu Society of British Columbia. At the opening ceremony, we received congratulatory addresses from Consul-General of Japan in Vancouver Seiichi Otsuka, Harry Bloy, MLA, Dr. Asae Tanaka, Chairperson of the Nikka Health Care Society and Kazutami Namikoshi, Chairperson emeritus of the 15th International Shiatsu Conference Implementation Committee. In addition to this we also received a complimentary message from Mr. Jose Macdonel, a representative of our clients. After an introduction of our guests and telegrams of congratulation, the ceremony was concluded. Opening Ceremony Video Click Here!!
1. Singing of National Anthems "Kimigayo" by Kiyoshi Ikenga, Chairperson of 15th International Shiatsu Conference Implementation Committee "Oh Canada" by Cassandra Amaral, a Student of Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy 2. Opening Remarks by Judy Thompson, President of Canadian Shiatsu Society of B.C. 3. Introduction of Guests 4. Congratulatory Speeches 1 by Kazutami Namikoshi, Chairperson of Namikoshi Gakuen; Japan Shiatsu College by Harry Bloy, MLA, B.C., Canada 5. Congratulatory Speeches 2 by Seiichi Otsuka, Consul General of Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver by Dr. Asae Tanaka, Chairperson of Japan-Canada Health Care Society 6. Congratulatory Speeches 3 by Jose Guillermo Macdonel, Royal Client 7. Introduction of Congratulatory Telegrams |
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| Opening Ceremony | Lots of participants joining the opening ceremony |
Kiyoshi sensei singing "Kimigayo" |
