Preface

Friendship Exchange Shakai 2016 is the the first ever international event, as well as the largest event of the year, organised by the Hong Kong Kyudo Association. The Shakai aims (1) to assist in establishing international connections between kyudo practitioners;
(2) to provide a platform for the Hong Kong kyudo community in terms of direct interaction with kyudo friends across borders, and
(3) to promote kyudo among the general public of Hong Kong.

The shakai will be run in the form of group competitions. Participants come from seven countries/regions, which include Canada, Japan, mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This event has been already registered as one of the “Japan Autumn Festival in Hong Kong – Rediscovering Nippon” events this year organised by the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong.

Thanks to the S.K.H. Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School, the event is possible to be taken place at a venue that is able to accommodate six mato-s at 22 meters far. The Shakai and dinner reception provide a golden opportunity for participants to exchange kyudo knowledge, as well as to share kyudo lives from different parts of the world. The second day of the event would welcome all participating guests to have a visit at the dojo of Hong Kong.

Ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会), wish you an enjoyable Shakai.

Group photo

Words from President

Greetings to all dear guests and participants. Thank you for participating in the Friendship Exchange Shakai 2016, which is the very first time such event is organized by the Hong Kong Kyudo Association. In recent years, a rapid growth of kyudo has been seen in various Asia regions. This is not possible without the selfless effort from kyudo practitioners across regions, and the support from the International Kyudo Federation. The main purposes of the Shakai are, through the format of shakai, to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience between kyudo practitioners, and to provide a platform for making acquaintances.

This year, during the Asia-Oceania Kyudo Seminar, a sensei notably mentioned the concept of “mutual assistance”（助け合う）（tasukeau）. Of course, it is a personal experience to face a mato as an ite (acher). But on the other hand, during taihai, inside and outside dojo, mutual assistance between kyudo practitioners is an important factor in achieving success. I hereby wish for a successful completion of the aforementioned purposes, and for the Shakai to become a platform of communication. Thank you.

Mr. Li Chak Fai, Bruce
President of the Hong Kong Kyudo Association

Words from Guest

日増しに秋の深まりを感じる季節となりました。本日、香港弓道協会主催の友好交流射会が盛大に開催されるにあたり、一言お祝いを申し上げます。
平素は、弓道の普及振興に格別のご理解とご協力をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
また、香港弓道協会の李会長をはじめ会員の皆様方には、弓道の普及に努められ、活発な活動を展開され成果をあげていただいでおりますことを、心より厚くお礼申し上げます。
海外での弓道の活動国は、年々増加する傾向になっております。これも皆様の普及活動の成果であると思います。
しかし、実際に日本の国外で弓道家としての第一歩を踏出すのは簡単なことではありません。ましてや、継続していくには多くの困難があるかと思います。
私たち、弓道を志す者は「和をもって世界を結ぶ弓の道」をスローガンに伝統的な弓道の精神を守りながら、共に弓道の普及に努めていくことが大きな役割です。
この友好交流射会が、弓道を通して国境を越えた人々の繋がりへと発展していくことを期待するものであります。
おわりに、香港弓道協会のますますのご発展と皆様方のご健勝を祈念申し上げまして、お祝いの言葉といたします。

Autumn has arrived and we feel it more with each passing day. Today, I would like to say a few congratulatory words at the opening of the Friendship Exchange Shakai organized by the Hong Kong Kyudo Association.

Thank you all very much for your understanding and cooperation on the promotion and development of Kyudo.

Moreover, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Mr. Li, President of the Hong Kong Kyudo Association, and the members of the Association for their effort in promoting Kyudo and developing various lively activities.

Overseas countries with Kyudo practices are growing year by year. This is no doubt the result of the promotion activities held by Kyudo enthusiasts worldwide.

However, it is not easy for Kyudo practitioners outside Japan to take the first step. Furthermore, there are tremendous difficulties in continuing Kyudo activities.

Under the slogan “With harmony and peace of mind; Kyudo ties together the people of the world”, we, as practitioners who aspire to master Kyudo, have a significant role in preserving the traditional spirit of Kyudo as well as endeavouring to promote it.

Through Kyudo, this Friendship Exchange Shakai is an activity which we can hope to further strengthen the connections created between people across borders.

Lastly, I would like to pray for the continued development of the Hong Kong Kyudo Association and the health of everyone.

Guest, Mr. Hiroshi Okazaki, Director of the International Kyudo Federation

Gallery

Voices of Participants

Friendship Exchange Shakai Executive Committee

Team Leader
Yeung Chun Kwan, Kelvin

Acting Team Leader
Tang Kai Cheung

Team Members
Chan Ka Man, Carman
Kar Shu Nga, Sheila
Lee Kar Tai, Phoebus
Luk Sau Man, Ashley
Tam Wing Yan, Yannes
Ting Chung Wai, Brian
Wong Chi Hang, Steven

Acknowledgement

HKKA Committee Member
Choi Tak Choy, Jason
Kwok Ho Kwong
Lam Hoi Yan, Alie
Lam Sze Man, Ivy
Li Chak Fai, Bruce
Mok Wai Ming

HKKA Member
Chan Pui Yu, Nene
Chiu Chun Man (KT)
Hui, Vivian
Ng Ka Wai, Catherine
Sze Man Fai, Terry
Tam Cheuk Man, Carmen
Wong Chun Ip, Chun
Yu Sin Long, Iris

Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong
Sheng Kung Hui Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School

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