German residents are, not unnaturally, beginning to play an inereasingly greater role in the city's life. A Japanese-German Association in. existence here has as one of the its Jaims the "betterment of understand-jing between Germany and the peoples of the Far East" It is insteresting to note that August 12, 1938 marked a momentous occasion' in the felup's history: Chinese—or "Manfehus," as they have been dubbed here—became eligible for membership. A Bavarian evening was organized, in which Chinese hobnobbed with Germons" and Japanese. A symphony orchestra played German and Japanese melodies, and guests consumed beer and Bavarian dishes, When on April 21, 1938, Germany gave de jure recognition to Manchoukuo, the sine Japanese-German Association held a dinner at the New Harbin Hotel, served in Japanese style and featuring sukiyaki, sake) and entertainment by geishas.
"The Association holds meetings at least once a month, at which Aims devoted to scenes in Germany and Japan, or political events in the (we feounities, are often shown. It keeps close touch with similar organizations in Tokyo and Berlin, and always boasts excellent attendance at ts. meetings, since in totalitarian regime an invitation card is equiva ent to. government order.
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