At the Community Art Centre in Port Stephens, an illustration exhibition of the migratory Latham's Snipe was held, with the Port Stephens Sister City Committee playing a leading role in its organization.
The children, guided by local artists, used various techniques to create their Latham's Snipe artworks.
We received explanations about the paintings from Mr. Dique, the chairman of the Sister Cities Committee and the director of the Art Centre.
The Latham's Snipe, which breeds in Kushiro and winters in Australia, served as a symbol to help the children recognize the importance of preserving the wetlands in both regions.
Later, we attended the celebration of the Wetlands Art Exhibit, which the City of Port Stephens is implementing in partnership with local artists.
Together with Mayor Anderson and Washington State Governor, we toured the city's ongoing efforts to promote and educate the public about sister wetlands through art.
