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OAKLAND, Calif (May 9, 2002) - Port of Oakland President of the Board of Port Commissioners, Phil Tagami, made a presentation to the Port of a koinobori or carp banner this week. President Tagami said, "The Port of Oakland operates as an international hub, and thus we celebrate cultural diversity. We just concluded honoring Cinco de Mayo this past weekend. During my recent trade mission to Asia, I became aware of the significance of Children's Day as an important celebration in Japan. So I brought back a flying carp banner large enough that we could run it up the flagpole in Jack London Square."

Phil Tagami just completed a major trade mission to Asia, including a visit with our sister city of Yokohama, Japan. To recognize this important Japanese tradition, the Port of Oakland is flying this gift from President Tagami, as well as additional koi banners on loan to the Port from the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. The koi represents traits such as courage, strength, and perseverance. The carp banners are on display through Friday, May 10th, in Jack London Square.


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