02/03/2026
2月2７日、市内ホテルにおいて天皇誕生日祝賀レセプションが開催され、エンチ元豪日議会議員連盟会長、州議会議員、イーデン・ケアンズ市長及び市議会議員、領事団、日本文化・教育組織・団体、観光セクターをはじめ日豪のビジネス関係者の方々など幅広い分野の方々約１５０名が出席しました。
豪日両国の国歌斉唱が行われた後、石川在ブリスベン総領事が挨拶を行い、主賓のイーデン・ケアンズ市長が祝辞を述べました。また、石川総領事とエンチ元豪日議会議員連盟会長による発声で出席者一同共に乾杯しました。
日本から派遣された和菓子職人の実演、裏千家の茶道の実演のほか、会場には生け花が飾られ、日本酒・ウィスキー、ワイン等も振る舞われました。会場では、天皇皇后両陛下のご活動の様子の動画のほか、豪日友好協力基本条約署名50周年、日本への投資誘致、日本観光にかかる広報動画も流されました。
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On February 27, the Emperor’s Birthday Reception was held at a hotel in the city. Approximately 150 guests attended, including The Honourable Warren Entsch - former Chairman of the Australia-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League, State Parliamentarians, the Mayor Amy Eden of Cairns Regional Council, Members of the Consular Corps, representatives of the tourism industry, Japanese Cultural and Educational organisations and business professionals from both Japan and Australia.
After the national anthems of Japan and Australia, Consul-General Ishikawa of Brisbane delivered an address. Congratulatory remarks and a speech by Cairns Mayor Amy Eden followed. The guests then participated in a toast led by Consul-General Ishikawa and former chairman The Honourable Warren Entsch.
The event featured demonstrations by Japanese Wagashi (Japanese Confectionary) chefs and a tea ceremony performed by the Urasenke school. Ikebana flower arrangements decorated the venue, and beverages shipped from Japan such as Sake, whiskey, wine, and other drinks were served.
Videos showcasing the activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, the 50th anniversary of the Australia-Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, investment promotion in Japan, and Japanese tourism promotions were also screened.
