Handa City invited the delegates from sister and friendship cities, Midland USA, Port Macquarie Australia, Xuzhou China, to the 8th Handa Dashi Festival. Handa International Association arranged their 5-day stay in Handa.
 

Delegates from Port Macquarie,
At Handa Red Brick Building

 

Delegates from Midland

At MIZKAN Museum
  Smell different kinds of vinegar

At Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum

Courtesy visit of the mayor of Handa

   
   

Welcome Party

   
  Performance of Tsugaru shamisen given by Koji Yamaguchi
   
   
   

The 8th Handa Dashi Festival

   
   

A little get together of each country

   

TOYOTA Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology tour

  At Nagoya Castle
   

Farewell Party

   
   
   
Delegates from Port Macquarie,
Drop by Minami-chita on the way to the airport