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June 3, 2006 Jamie Lee and Megan Thompson sing "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" at Imazu Port, Shiga Pref.
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This was the first time the English song was sung in public. 「琵琶湖周航の歌」英語版の発表会、今津港の歌碑前
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As if drawn to the singing, the floating school named "Uminoko" (Child of the Lake) also docked at the same time.
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Nov. 26, 2006 Jamie and Megan Thompson sing "Lake Biwa Rowing." (verse 1 only) on the NHK TV Nodo Jiman amateur singing show.
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The twins talk with the host of the 61-year-old TV program. NHKのど自慢出場、合格
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Megan: "And Japan's nature is also beautiful..." This show was broadcast live from Mitoyo, Kagawa Pref., near Megan's town.
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The show's Champion is announced. This high school girl from Takamatssu, Kagawa Pref.
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Everyone waving goodbye at the end of the show. Singer Fuji Ayako on the extreme right.
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The twins pose with the high school girl who went on to be the show's Champion.
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Small trophy for those who appeared on the TV program. (Photo by Jamie Thompson)
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Nodo Jiman for those who made it to the preliminary screening.
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Feb. 25, 2007 Jamie Lee Thompson gives her speech at the 3rd Biwako Nihongo Network's Japanese Speech Contest by Foreigners.
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Title of her speech was, Biwako Shuko no Uta no Boken (Adventures with Lake Biwa Rowing Song). 「琵琶湖周航の歌」の冒険
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After the awards ceremony, she was asked to sing a little bit of the English song she talked about. She beautifully sang the first verse and drew much applause.
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Jamie won the speech contest. Her award certificate from Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko. 第３回BNN外国人による日本語スピーチ大会 最優秀賞を受賞！
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Mar. 4, 2007 Nakamura Naoko sings "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" at Canora Hall in Okaya, Nagano Pref.
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The first Japanese person to sing the English song in public. This was at the Okaya International Exchange Association's 15th anniversary festival.
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The first person to sing the English song in public outside Shiga.
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Nakamura Naoko sings "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" up to verse 3.
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June 16, 2007 Singing in front of Verse 4 song monument on Chikubushima.
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Jamie and Megan Thompson singing in front of Verse 4 song monument on Chikubushima. This was during a Lake Biwa cruise.
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Jamie and Megan Thompson singing during a Lake Biwa cruise.
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June 17, 2007 Jamie and Megan appear on the annual choir competition at Imazu.
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They appeared at 12:15 pm, during lunchtime as guest singers.
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Jamie Thompson
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Megan Thompson
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June 24, 2007 Hikone VOICE World Gathering was an annual event of this international exchange group in Hikone. Held at Viva City Hall in Minami-Hikone.
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The event featured various international entertainment by a Russian troupe and local foreign students attending universities in Shiga. The last performance was by Jamie Thompson who sang Lake Biwa Rowing Song.
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Jamie sang by herself (without twin sister Megan), however, we provided piano music which included only Megan's voice. So it sounded like both sisters were singing. First time we did that.
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Oct. 20, 2007 Umizukuri Boat Festa in Ogoto. At the end of a rowing race between Otsu and Ogoto, a mini concert was provided near the lake shore with reed flute (yoshibue) players and Jamie singing the song in English.
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And guess what, Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko threw a surprise and went on stage to sing in English with Jamie. Wow, what an honor. A real people's governor.
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Megan could not make it to this event, nor could Philbert. Thanks to Akazawa-san, leader of the flute group, for the photos.
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Oct. 18, 2008 We sang at the Sports Recreation Shiga 2008 festival held at Kibogaoka Park in Yasu. It's an annual event held in a different prefecture. People from all 47 prefectures and South Korea participate in tournament
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There was an entertainment stage called Kenmin Yume Stage where 8 acts, including us, performed from 9:30 am to 11:15 am. We performed at 10:20 am.
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Jamie and Megan Thompson sing "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" at Sports Recreation Shiga 2008 on Oct. 18, 2008 in Kibogaoka Park, Yasu, Shiga Pref.
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