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1st International Star-Shaped
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| The International Star-Shaped Citadel Cities Summit was held with the participation of the world's cities which have star-shaped citadels. Its purpose is to explore various topics ranging from historical and cultural aspects of the citadels to the future roles of cities and citadels in achieving active development of the local community. The summit meeting also has the aim of fostering friendships among all participants and thus contributing to the long and lasting peace of the world. |
| Date | Time | Schedule | Place |
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July 30 (Wed.) |
Morning | A courtesy call/Briefing on Summit Agenda |
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| Afternoon | Guided tour of Goryokaku (13:30-15:30) Commencement [open to the public] (16:00〜16:30) Commemorative address[open to the public] (16:30-18:00) |
Goryokaku Park Hakodate Kokusai Hotel | |
| Evening | 18:30 Welcome reception (18:30-20:00) |
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July 31 (Thu.) |
Morning |
Summit I [open to the public] (10:00-12:00) [Presentation] “Star-shaped citadels' histories and the present" [Questions and answers] |
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel |
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Summit II [open to public] (13:30-16:40) [Presentation] “Star-shaped citadel cities and development of local community" - exploring the future of star-shaped citadel cities [Debate] [Summary]  [Closing ceremony] Press conference (17:00-17:30) |
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel | |
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Aug. 1 (Fri.) |
Morning | Free time ( tour in the city and surrounding area) |
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| Afternoon |
International exchange activities /opening ceremony for the Port Festival |
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| Evening | Fireworks display | Seaport Plaza | |
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Aug. 2 (Sat.) |
Daytime | International Exchange Day | Goryokaku Park |
| Afternoon | Port Festival Parade |
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| Evening | Goryokaku Open-Air Theater (19:30-) | Goryokaku Park |
| 1 Halifax |
(Canada) |
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(Federal Republic of Germany) |
| 3 Calais |
(French Republic) |
| 4 Hellevoetsluis |
(Kingdom of the Netherlands) |
| 5 Hamina |
(Republic of Finland) |
| 6 Palmanova |
(Republic of Italy) |
| 7 St. Petersburg |
(Russian Federation) |
| 8 Hue |
(Socialist Republic of Viet Nam) |
| 9 Usuda |
(Nagano, Japan) |
| 10 Hakodate |
(Hokkaido, Japan) |
| When the G7 summit was held in Halifax, Canada, in June 1995, the Mayor of Hakodate was invited by the Mayor of Halifax to participate in some summit-related events. As both cities have similar star-shaped citadels, the Mayor of Hakodate suggested the opening of the International Star-Shaped Citadel Cities Summit in Hakodate in 1997. The Mayor of Halifax agreed to co-chair this summit for the celebration of the 15th anniversary of our city affiliation. |
| The Citizen Committee was established on October 11, 1996, by 23 local organizations. The committee prepared related events and the support of the Summit. Major related events include a variety of pre-summit advertisements, the Goryokaku Opening Ceremony and the "International Exchange Day" with the participation of citizens in Goryokaku Park on August 2. |
| International Affairs Section Planning Department, Hakodate City Hall Address: 4-13, Shinonome-cho, Hakodate, Japan 040 Tel: 138-21-3619 Fax: 138-23-7604 E-mail: hkd-intl@city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp |
