Mr. and Mrs. Akishino attend national tree-planting festival Okinawa December 15th 11:33
A ceremony for the “National Tree-raising Festival” was held in Okinawa with the attendance of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino.
The 43rd “Nationwide Tree-raising Festival” ceremony was held in Ginowan City, Okinawa on the 15th, and around 4000 people including Akishinomiya and his wife who are visiting Okinawa from the 14th, including forestry workers throughout the country. People attended.
Mr. Akishinomiya, who became the first “Emperor” in the succession rank of the throne, was handed down from the Emperor and Empress with Noriko.
During the ceremony, Mr. Akishinomiya said, “I think it is very important for human beings and other creatures living on the earth to pass on the rich and irreplaceable forests to future generations.” It was.
Subsequently, individuals and organizations who have worked on greening activities over many years were commended.
Afterwards, children who were engaged in activities to cultivate greenery across the country were given seedlings such as Ryukyu pine and Fukugi raised by Okinawan children, and the couples were applauded with smiles.
The couple will return to Tokyo on the night of the 15th after visiting the Shuri Castle in Naha City, where the main building was burnt down in the afternoon of the 15th.