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19 Dec 2017
On Saturday, the 9th of December, Ambassador
and Mrs. Miyagawa, visiting Kota Kinabalu, attended Japanese Cultural
Night (Bon Odori) in University Sabah Malaysia co-hosted by the
Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu and the Japanese Cultural
Club of the university as part of the 60th Anniversary events of
Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Malaysia. Approximately 1,000
participants from all over Kota Kinabalu, including university students
and local residents gathered at the event.
The Japanese Cultural Night counted 9 times already. In this year’s
event, besides Bon dance with all the participants, there were also
dances performed by the Japanese School students as well as
demonstrations by Japanese martial arts organizations (Aikido and
Shourinji Kenpo). Many stalls and booths were set up and a tea ceremony
demonstration was performed by the Japan Club volunteers.
The Consular Office also had a booth at the event introducing traditional Japanese toys and origami.
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