MINOKAMO POINTS WAY TO FRIENDSHIP
Dubbo’s Coronation Drive is now officially Minokamo Way in
recognition of 30 years of sister friendship between the two cities.
Mayor of the Dubbo Region Councillor Ben Shields was joined
by Minokamo Mayor Mr Seiiti Ito and Japan’s Consul-General to NSW Kiya
Masahiko for the street sign unveiling ceremony on Sunday.
Each spoke of the strong connection forged between Dubbo and
Minokamo that has grown to be regarded as one of Australia’s most successful sister
city links.
Hundreds of students from the two cities have participated in
exchange programs between Japan and Australia since 1987.
Following the unveiling ceremony, members of the visiting
delegation and Dubbo residents were entertained by Japanese music performances
in Shoyoen Garden.
The garden was officially opened on 23 November 2002, the 153rd
anniversary of the founding of Dubbo and the 13th anniversary of the
sister city relationship with Minokamo.
The newly-named Minokamo Way takes visitors to the entrances of
Shoyoen Garden and Dubbo Region Botanic Garden.
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Last Edited: 25 Nov 2019