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The Kyoto International Conference
Centre, on lake Takaragaike
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Flute master Meisho Tosha performing
'the landing of the crane.'
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"Kanpai!" The Japanese equivalent
of "Cheers, and bottoms up!"
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The beautiful floral centrepiece at
the welcome reception
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Japanese treats at the welcome reception
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A variety of sake at the welcome reception
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Taiko Drums to celebrate the the congress
launch - that was some muscle display!
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A much more broody and intimidating
rendition of the familiar lion dance.
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His Imperial Highness Prince Takamado
giving the welcome address.
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President of WACS
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Vice-President of WACS
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Secretary General for WACS
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Treasurer for WACS
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Continental Director for the Americas
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Continental Director for the Pacific
Region
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Honourary Ambassador for WACS, Bill
Gallagher
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Continental Director for Africa/Middle
East
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Continental Director for Asia
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The Singapore contingent.
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Lining up for a massive ariel photograph
at the Kyoto Heian Shrine.
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The Azerbaijan contingent.
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Visual treats to begin the parade.
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Delegates embarking on the chefs parade
which started at the Heian shrine
and ended in Kyoto City Hall.
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Chefs stopping traffic in Kyoto
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Chefs from the All Japan Cooks Societies
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The Irish team presenting Mr Deguchi
with a commemorative gift |
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Participants in the first ever WACS
Junior Chefs Forum
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Soshi Sen, from a family tradition
of 'the way of tea', giving a lecture
on The Art of Hospitality |

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An entertaining sushi presentation
on stage.
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"Thank you to all my sponsors!"
(As you can clearly see written all
over me.)
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