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Yokohama festival, joint concert in Stanley Park

Yokohama festival, joint concert in Stanley Park

Item is a videocassette containing a news presentation from Japanese television about a joint concert [in Stanley Park] with Japanese and Canadian youths leading up to the Yokohama Day celebration at Expo 86.

The broadcast begins with a newscaster introducing the piece, and cuts to performances of Japanese and Canadian musicians playing jazz and band music, followed by short interviews with English speakers reacting to the music and the cultural exchange. Next up is a fashion show with ‘Miss Yokohama’ and a mixture of Japanese and Western women in traditional Japanese clothing, followed by a group of Japanese women playing traditional music on Koto. Street scenes of the grounds are followed by a brief interview with [an unknown politician or organizer] (in English) and then interviews with Japanese youth on the grounds. The band from earlier then plays an evening show, followed by interviews with the young Japanese musicians and some of the audience members (in English). The spot concludes with night footage of the grounds.

YMCA joggers getting into shape for Miles for Millions walk in front of Seaforth Armoury

YMCA joggers getting into shape for Miles for Millions walk in front of Seaforth Armoury

Item is a photograph showing joggers preparing for Miles for Millions run in front of Seaforth Armoury. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Getting in practice fro Miles for Millions walk set for May 3 are joggers from the YMCA. Runners took advantage of sunny weather to limber up for the mile walk which will start at Seaforth Armoury. Entry forms and details are available from the walk office, 615 Homer, phone 688-2932, and the YMCA."

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