Congratulatory Words !

by Kazu

Each delegation members from the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly also delivered the words of appreciation and congratulations. It is very important for Hokkaido side to visit there and to show the presence every five years.

we should express and convey the message, "We Hokkaido people will never forget the existence and the history of the immigrants from Hokkaido" by doing that.

After the speeches, the Japanese traditional drumming performance got started by the youths of the community. Practicing the drumming seemed to be so important to keep their identity and the ties among the community.