Heisei era reminiscences
24th May 2019
The Indo Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) organised an event to usher in the new Japanese imperial era - Reiwa - while remembering the Heisei era.
Sensei Malathi was requested to speak about her interactions with the royal couple when she met them, as also her memories of Japan in the Heisei era. The special meeting was attended by several of the senseis of the Study Group.
Mr Kumar, President of IJCCI made the opening remarks. Each of the speakers had some connection and reason to be there. While Mr Gandhi reminisced about the visit of the former Emperor to Kalakshetra and their graciousness and curiosity about everything around them, Dr Indira and Mr Ravi spoke about the long-standing Indo-Japan relations n a people-to-people and and at a governmental level as well.
Sensei Malathi gave a warm and extempore speech about her visits to Japan and her impressions of the former Emperor and Empress, while wishing the new era all success and peace.
It was a speech from the heart and had the audience riveted. Please do see the video below for the full speech.
The Indo Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) organised an event to usher in the new Japanese imperial era - Reiwa - while remembering the Heisei era.
Sensei Malathi was requested to speak about her interactions with the royal couple when she met them, as also her memories of Japan in the Heisei era. The special meeting was attended by several of the senseis of the Study Group.
Mr Kumar, President of IJCCI made the opening remarks. Each of the speakers had some connection and reason to be there. While Mr Gandhi reminisced about the visit of the former Emperor to Kalakshetra and their graciousness and curiosity about everything around them, Dr Indira and Mr Ravi spoke about the long-standing Indo-Japan relations n a people-to-people and and at a governmental level as well.
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| From L to R - Sensei Malathi, Dr Indira, Mr Kumar, Mr Uchiyama, Mr G Gandhi and Mr N Ravi |
It was a speech from the heart and had the audience riveted. Please do see the video below for the full speech.
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| Sensei Malathi receiving a bouquet in welcome |
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| Release of the book "Architects of Modern Japan" by Suguna Krishnamoorthy |
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| Some of the senseis of the Study Group with Mrs Karen Uchiyama and Malathi sensei, after the event. |
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