Local Community En Fete for wilh bolagged warships of various nations in the Whangpoo joining In the festive spirit, Shanghai's Japan-se community. on April 29 held elaborate celebration of the. thiriysixth birthday of Emperor Hirohito, Every Japanese home displayed the national colours on its doors, as. did banks, schools and oficial establish-monte. "OMeial, milliary and religi-us functions were mixed with an all-day open-air celebration at Hongkew Park, "AL 8.30 o'clock. morning, in the Japanese officials, prominent resi dents, and school children assembled either at the Consulate-General Whangpoo Road. or atthe. various schools operated by the Japanese Residents" Corporation to bow before the portralis of the Emperor and Empress as expression of homage.
Oflicers and men of the Japanese Special Naval Landing Party gathered. on the roof of the barracks on Kiangwan Road to bow in the direc tion of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, before saluting the portraits of their Majesties.
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