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Prince Mikasa giving speech at Jamboree, Karuizawa
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Prince Mikasa giving speech at Jamboree, Karuizawa
Prince Mikasa of Japan giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th Japan Boy Scouts Jamboree in Karuizawa, Japan. Behind him on the left is Hidesaburo Kurushima, President of the Japan Boy Scouts Federation. Present were 13000 boy scouts from 12 different nations. Date: 1956
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1956 Activities Activity Camping Ceremony Federation Fourth Jamboree Microphone Mikasa Opening Speech Karuizawa Scout Scouting Scouts
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Prince Mikasa of Japan delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th Japan Boy Scouts Jamboree, held in the picturesque town of Karuizawa in 1956. Surrounded by the verdant beauty of the Japanese countryside, the prince stands before an audience of 13,000 boy scouts hailing from 12 different nations, their uniforms a sea of dark colors punctuated by the red and white stripes of the Japanese scouts. To the prince's left, Hidesaburo Kurushima, the President of the Japan Boy Scouts Federation, looks on with pride and approval. The year was 1956, and the post-war era had brought a renewed sense of optimism and international cooperation to Japan and the wider Asian region. The 50s were a time of growth and modernization, and the Boy Scout movement was an integral part of this transformation. The Jamboree represented an opportunity for young people from around the world to come together and share in the values of scouting - respect, responsibility, and adventure. Prince Mikasa, dressed in a formal suit and tie, speaks into the microphone with conviction and enthusiasm, his words carrying the hopes and dreams of a generation. The night air is filled with the sounds of camaraderie and excitement, as the scouts look forward to the days of camping, hiking, and outdoor activities that lie ahead. This historical image captures a moment of unity and optimism in the midst of the 1950s, a time when the world was coming together to rebuild and forge new connections.
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