Montreal Day

The Montreal Day commemorative event was held on July 7 last year at the underground event plaza at the south exit of Hiroshima Station. Approximately 140 people attended the event and enjoyed a quiz on Montreal presented by the Hiroshima Messengers, a concert by Canadian musicians, and a raffle with Canadian prizes. The event was a great success, with attendees enjoying samples and purchasing maple syrup and Montreal-style bagels.

Chongqing Day

The event was held last October 19 at the Hiroshima City International House. Although the event was held in bad weather, approximately 140 people attended.
The event included a commemorative ceremony, a presentation on Chongqing by the Hiroshima Messenger, and activity reports by participants in the Friendship City Youth Exchange Activities organized by Chongqing City. The commemorative concert began with a performance of Chinese ancient koto, followed by songs performed by Chinese returnees, which created a warm atmosphere throughout the venue. The finale of the concert was a performance of Peking Opera and Mask Changing by Liu Yan. Visitors cheered as the masks changed in an instant, a technique that is considered a national secret.
In addition, the exhibition hall featured a display of chrysanthemums donated from China and a Chinese tea seminar and other experiential activities. Visitors also tasted Chongqing noodles and commented that it was good to be able to experience Chongqing in various ways and learn more about Chongqing.

Honolulu Day

This event was held last November 10 at the Hiroshima Station South Exit Underground Plaza. The opening ceremony was followed by a ukulele and singing performance by Ayaka Tobaru, a native Hawaiian. In addition to the gentle tones of the music, the audience was treated to an enjoyable talk about her experiences in Hawaii and Japan.
Next, the Hiroshima Messenger gave a presentation on Honolulu, including recommended places to visit, food, and impressions of life in Hawaii as a foreign exchange student. The audience listened with great interest. Other performances included a live Hawaiian band and a spectacular hula performance.
At the venue, visitors experienced the atmosphere of Hawaii, enjoying Hawaiian coffee, goods for sale, a booth for making ribbon leis, and a photo spot. Some of the participants commented that the event made them want to go to Honolulu tomorrow, and that the Hawaiian music was very relaxing. The event successfully sparked interest in Hawaii and Honolulu.