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In 2009, it marked the biggest number of attendees, 51,825 people during 3 days!
The public hall was hot with excitement during 3 days. Especially, on the first day, more than 500 people were waiting in front of the entrance before the opening of the event.
The Blue Earth Underwater Photo Contest, as the largest underwater photo contest in the world, all winning 941 entries were also displayed in the hall. The top prize of Environment category was appeared in major newspapers, and many other fantastic photographs were gathered attentions from attendees.
In the main stage, there were many attractive programs such as the audition of Marine Diving Image Girl and the quiz show that the winner could get luxurious prizes. |
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| From early morning, attendees made long lines long lines of attendees have formed in front of the entrance before the opening. |
Event started with the ribbon cut. Mr. Yohei Kono, the Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Mr. Abdul Hameed Zakariyya, Ambassador of the Maldives to Japan attended. |
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| More than 65 counties and destinations exhibit in this fair, such as tourism boards, airlines, resorts and diving operators. You can collect much information of the latest travel and diving trend all over the world. |
In Underwater Camera & Diving Equipment Zone, the latest model of digital cameras lined up. There are many Japanese divers who enjoy underwater photos these days. |
In public audition, Marine Diving Image Girl was selected.
Left:
Ms. Nagashima, winner of 2009's prize
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Ms. Kimura, the previous prizewinner |
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