Participation in 2024 Omatsuri - Calgary Japanese Festival
2024/8/15
On August 9th and 10th, the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary was invited to the 2024 Omatsuri - Calgary Japanese Festival.
Deputy Consul-General Matsuo gave a speech and participated in the Kagami Biraki, a traditional Japanese ceremony where a sake barrel is broken using a mallet, conveying feelings of respect and gratitude.
Thank you to CJCA - Calgary Japanese Community Association for inviting us to this year’s Calgary Japanese Festival, and to everyone for visiting our information booth!
Deputy Consul-General Matsuo gave a speech and participated in the Kagami Biraki, a traditional Japanese ceremony where a sake barrel is broken using a mallet, conveying feelings of respect and gratitude.
Thank you to CJCA - Calgary Japanese Community Association for inviting us to this year’s Calgary Japanese Festival, and to everyone for visiting our information booth!
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| The kagami-biraki sake opening ceremony | Deputy Consul-General Matsuo delivering remarks |
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| The Consulate-General booth | Portable shrine being carried |