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St. Patrick's Day 2005 Celebrations in Japan |
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| [Tokyo : 10 February 2005] The Irish Network Japan (INJ) announced plans for the Annual Irish Festival 2005 including the 14th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tokyo at a reception at the Residence of the Irish Ambassador. At the launch, the Ambassador, Mr Padraig Murphy said: "People enjoy the fun and colour of celebrations on Saint Patrick's Day, Ireland's national day, all over the world. The Tokyo Parade and the events around Japan make a large contribution to making Ireland better known in Japan, thus multiplying the links between Japanese and Irish people. We are very proud and happy to work with the organisers and all the friends of Ireland who take part". Other events and Parades and events taking place around Japan in March:
INJ chairman Derek Fitzgerald announced some details about this year's Parade: "Ireland and Japan are both proud of their cultural heritage. The Parade will feature a variety of groups and ideas marking the traditions of Ireland as well as that of Japan. There will be traditional Irish dancers and musicians and local Japanese 'matsuri' groups. There are exciting bands and cheerleader groups lined up too. Of course, the parade will start off with an appearance by Saint Patrick himself and our Irish leprechauns, who may lead you to a pot of gold if you are lucky enough to catch one". Yoji Tomiyama, vice chairman of INJ said: "This is the 14th year of the Parade in Tokyo. We have established a presence in Japan now, as other well-known parades have, from New York to Sydney. It is a great opportunity for cultural exchange and to share celebrations with the foreign community here." Contact details: For further information on the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tokyo, please visit the INJ website: www.inj.or.jp or contact Ougushi, Email:  About Irish Network Japan (INJ) INJ is the executive committee of the St. Patrick's Day parade and Ireland Festival 2005. Established in 1987, the INJ is a non-profit organization staffed by a group of Irish and Japanese volunteers. Its main goal is to promote Irish culture in Japan and promote cultural exchange between Ireland and Japan through regularly held events. |
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