69.We participated in the autumn festival held in the region.

　In November, in the fall of the event, an autumn festival was held at the district association while taking various infection measures with the aim of deepening local friendship and exchange and creating a livable city. .
　On Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6, the 23rd Nakagawa Fureai Festival was held at Nakagawa District Center and Nishigaoka Park as one of the initiatives to deepen local cooperation and exchange. Was. On the 5th, sporting events such as Petanque and Boccia and Othello, Shogi and Go competitions were held. On the 6th, in addition to various simulation shops, presentations of club activities at elementary and junior high schools in the Nakagawa district at the gymnasium, Okazu drums and musical accompaniments were held. The officers who have been preparing for the first time in a long time said that the opening ceremony was going smoothly, and many people came and it was a great success. I think that the two-day festival has deepened local exchange.
　On Sunday, November 13, the 27th Shimbashi Atte Festival was held in the Shimbashi area, and the 12th Izumi-Chuo area Hometown Festival was held in the Izumi-Chuo area.
　The Shimbashi Atte Festival was held for the first time in three years, mainly in the Shimbashi Union community hall, with the cancellation of attractions to prevent infection and refrain from eating and drinking at the venue. The "Atte" of the "Atte Festival" is derived from "Invitation Atte", "Touch Atte", "Know Atte", "Understanding Atte", and "Help Atte", and is named to deepen community friendship and cooperation from children to adults. It was done. Many people participated on this day, and in front of the mock shop you are looking for, a long line before the start. Many children gathered at the game corner, etc., and it was a lively festival. In addition, there was an exhibition of the local transportation "Atte", which began operation in November, and many people were observing.
　The "Izumi-Chuo Union District Hometown Festival" is held for the 12th time with the aim of deepening local exchanges and connections and having residents deepen their attachment to this area. For the first time in three years, the venue was moved from the waterside of Jizo Hara to Izumichuo Park to prevent infection, and temperature measurement and disinfection were thoroughly conducted. At the start of 10:30 from the musical instrument performance to the game corner and the mock shop, the venue was full of many people. The lively voices of the children and the interaction between the smiles of the participants were very impressive.
　All festivals were held for the first time in three years, and I think that everyone involved in the operation had a lot of trouble. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Let's do our best together for smile and energy of inhabitants of a ward.

November 18, 2022 Atsuko Fukagawa, Mayor of Izumi