The APO participated in the annual Global Festa held in Tokyo’s Hibiya Park, 3−4 October, to celebrate and publicize Japan’s international cooperation efforts. The APO took a booth at this two-day festival to showcase its services and to create awareness of its activities among the Japanese public along with more than 200 other international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations located in Japan. The APO booth, decorated with orange balloons and winning photos of the past APO Photo Contests, displayed panels, brochures and publications. A map game invited visitors to identify the capital name and location of member countries using their national flags.

Visitors at the APO booth

APO staff helping kids playing the map game