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Day 1 - Friday 1 August 2014
DONCASTER DRIVE
approx 5km along Canowindra Rd & Binni Creek Rd
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To include wreath laying ceremonies in both the Australian and Japanese War Cemeteries Special serving of tea to the war dead in both sections of the Cowra War Cemeteries by Urasenke Deputy Tea Master Sokaku Kurakazu. Organised by Chado Urasenke Tankokai, Cowra To perform in honour of the dead: Sakura Choir - Music Director and Conductor Mr. Sadaharu Muramatsu
2.30 pm
7.00 pm
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Italian POW Historical display Cowra Regional Art Gallery (Entry – free) Organised by the Cowra/Italy Friendship Association Major Japanese cultural activities
1.00 pm
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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Cowra Breakout 70th Anniversary Art Exhibition Cowra Regional Art Gallery (Entry – free)
Japanese cultural activities Sakura Choir - Music Director and Conductor Mr. Sadaharu Muramatsu Taiko no Wa - TaikOz Hokkai Ahondara Kai - Yosakoi Soran dance Cowra Japanese Garden Dinner with entertainment Guest speaker Harry Gordon Musical entertainment – November Shorn Cowra Services Club Ticket price $55 (Ticket price includes lantern for use in procession to POW Campsite 4 August. ‘Signing of Agreement between Sugao School and Japanese Garden gift of trees’.
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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
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Screening ‘Can you see our lights’ (45 mins) Supported by Japan Foundation, Sydney Cowra Bowling Club (free admission)
Church Service at St Raphael’s Catholic Church with special mention of Cowra Breakout Kendal Street Cowra
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Matinee Performance of Honcho’s Meeting in Cowra (Cowra no Honcho Kaigo) Presented by the Rinkogun Theatre Company - Tokyo Cowra Civic Centre - Darling Street, Cowra Ticket price $30 adults, $25 concession, $20 children, $100 family (2 adults, 3 children)
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Day 3 - Sunday 3 August 2014 8.00am
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7.00 pm
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10.00 am Italian POW Heritage display - 4.00 pm Official launch 10.00 am Cowra Regional Art Gallery (Entry – free) Organised by the Cowra/Italy Friendship Association Exhibition open from 1 August 10.00 am Cowra Breakout 70th Anniversary Art - 4.00 pm Exhibition Cowra Regional Art Gallery (Entry – free)
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1. Cowra General Cemetery 2. Cowra Japanese Cemetery 3. POW Campsite 4. Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre 5. St. Raphael’s Catholic Church 6. Cowra Services Club 7. Cowra Civic Centre & World Peace Bell 8. Cowra Regional Art Gallery 9. Cowra Bowling Club 10. Doncaster Memorial
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Day 2 - Saturday 2 August 2014
EVANS STREET
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10km
BINNI CREEK
Official opening of the Cowra Breakout 70th Anniversary Art Exhibition The World Heritage Photos of Japan A Photographic Exhibition Supported by the Japan Foundation, Sydney 8.00 pm Australian Premiere of Honcho’s Meeting in Cowra (Cowra no Hancho Kaigi) Presented by the Ringkogun Theatre Company - Tokyo Cowra Civic Centre - Darling Street, Cowra Ticket price $30 adults, $25 concession, $20 children, $100 family (2 adults, 3 children)
2.00 pm
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Day 4 - Monday 4 August 2014
Day 5 - Tuesday 5 August 2014
Events proposed by the NSW Department of Veterans Affairs in commemoration of the centenary of the start of WWI are planned for Cowra on this day. Including;
7.00 am
Media Breakfast Japanese Garden
ABC – Morning Show Live Broadcasting from the Japanese Garden Veterans visit to schools
8.30 am
Wreath laying ceremony at the Doncaster Memorial Canowindra Road Cowra
9.15 am
Wreath laying at the Memorial Cairn located at Cowra POW Campsite
9.30 am
Unveiling of new interpretive signage at the Cowra Prisoner of War Campsite signage donated by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sydney Inc, Japanese Society of Sydney Inc and Japan Club of Sydney Inc.
10.30 am
Official wreath layings at Australian and Japanese War Cemeteries
11.00 am
Religious and cultural ceremonies held at the Japanese War Cemetery including a short formal Buddhist ceremony conducted by Rev. Watanabe – Hongwanji Buddhist Mission of Australia
9.00 am 11.00 am 10.00 am 11.00 am 11.00 am 2.30 pm
4.00 pm
Launch of Local Photographic Exhibition ‘Four seasons in the Garden’ Wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Private Edward George Henderson Cowra General Cemetery. RAAF flypast (to be confirmed) World Peace Bell ceremony (Includes ringing of World Peace Bell by an official representative of countries at war on 4 August 1914.)
These events will run in addition to the Breakout Anniversary program and will be scheduled to avoid any clash of functions and venues of the formal 70th Anniversary program. Formal cultural activities themed to focus on the Cowra/Japan relationship will include: 4.45 pm
Immediately following the conclusion of the World Peace Ceremony a lone runner will depart from the World Peace Bell and travel via Bellevue Hill to the carpark of the Cowra Japanese Garden. The runner will then lead a community procession along Sakura Avenue to the Cowra POW Campsite.
6.30 pm 7.30 pm
An evening community event at the Cowra Prisoner of War Campsite Featuring performances by local entertainers and testimony from Breakout participants. (shuttle bus back to Japanese Garden Carpark) Dress warmly, open air event
7.30 pm for 8.00 pm
Dinner Guest Speaker Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret’d) Chair of NSW Centenary of Anzac Advisory Council Cowra Bowling Club Ticket price $55. (Ticket price includes lantern for use in procession to POW Campsite 4 August.)
2.00 am
A ceremonial event at 2.00 am on Tuesday 5 August to commemorate the commencement of the Cowra POW Breakout.
(This ceremony will be followed by services conducted by other Buddhist and Shinto representatives) 1.00 pm
Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout 70th Anniversary luncheon – with Guest Speaker renowned Australian author Tom Keneally – Cowra Services Club – Ticket price $50
Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition
Regional Art Gallery Cowra Cowra Regional Regional Art Art Gallery Gallery 1 August to 10 August 2014 Cowra
11 August August to to 10 10 August August 2014 2014
World Heritage in Japan: a photographic exhibition A collection of stunning images from World Heritage listed sites, encapsulating the beauty and diversity of Japan’s natural and cultural legacies by renowned Japanese photographer Kazuyoshi Miyoshi. Visitors will recognise iconic landmarks such as Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion), well-known for its impressive adornment of gold leaf, whilst another prominent monument is the Genbaku Dome (Atomic Bomb Dome /Hiroshima Peace Memorial); a sombre reminder for world peace. Upon travelling further south to the island of Miyajima, the water-submerged otorii gate welcomes its guests to the Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, memorable for its bright orange pillars and floating stage for Japanese traditional performances. This exhibition is presented by Cowra Regional Art Gallery in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, Sydney and is part of the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout 70th Anniversary commemorations.
Exhibition Exhibition Regional Art Gallery Cowra Regional Art Gallery 1 August to 10 August 2014 1 August to 10 August 2014 Cowra
Italian POW Heritage Display This commemorative display of Italian POW heritage items includes artworks from the Gallery POW collection and rarely seen heritage items on loan to the Gallery. This exhibition is presented by Cowra Regional Art Gallery as part of the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout 70th Anniversary commemorations with the support of the Cowra Italy Friendship Association.
Cowra Visitor Information Centre 22 July to 10 August 2014
Remembering the Cowra Prisoner of War Camp A joint exhibition featuring items from the collections of the Cowra Breakout Association, Cowra & District Historical Society Inc and the Cowra-Italy Friendship Association. Open daily 9:00 am to 5:00pm. Admission free. Official opening – Saturday 2 August – 10:00 am.
Proudly supported by:
Saburo Nagakura Foundation
PROGRAM 1 August to 10 August 2014 This program is subject to change at short notice.