Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2019 Conferred to Nagata Shachu Taiko Ensemble
2019/9/24
Members of Nagata Shachu, who received a Foreign Minister’s Commendation for
2019, along with Consul-General of Japan Takako Ito (third from right).
On Sept. 12, a Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2019 was conferred to Toronto’s traditional Japanese music ensemble Nagata Shachu during a special ceremony at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan. Nagata Shachu has spread the appeal of Japanese musical culture in Canada at various events, including those on major occasions such as the 90th anniversary of Japan-Canada diplomatic relations, through performances of both classic and original pieces using Japanese instruments. Just having celebrated their own 20th anniversary last year, Nagata Shachu also actively undertakes school visits, other outreach activities and development of future performers. Such contributions toward mutual understanding and goodwill between Japan and Canada resulted in this Commendation.
Consul-General Ito gives an overview of the ensemble’s accomplishments.
Mr. Kiyoshi Nagata, founder and Artistic Director of Nagata Shachu, gives remarks on the commendation.
Ms. Christine Seki, President of the ensemble’s Board of Directors, gives congratulatory remarks.
Cuisine from Sado, a region in Japan closely connected to Nagata Shachu, was served at the reception
A wide variety of Japanese sake