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<p><strong>Regarding the International Red and White Singing Festival in 2025:</strong></p>

<p>1: The 13th International Red and White Singing Festival(IRWS) will be held as an official event at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 finally.</p>

<p>This event, which started in 2011, has reached a significant milestone with strong support from the Osaka Tourism Bureau. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported us over the years.</p>

<p>The festival aims to expand its international presence, with plans to increase overseas events. We welcome inquiries from those interested in hosting selection events abroad. Currently, discussions are underway for future events in Taiwan and the mainland USA. We appreciate your interest in this international exchange event through music.</p>

<p>2: The International Red and White Singing Festival at Ario Yao:</p>

<p>This will be the first time the event is held in a large shopping mall.</p>

<p><a href="https://yao.ario.jp/event/2600010567/">https://yao.ario.jp/event/2600010567/</a></p>

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<p>The event will use JOYSOUND karaoke equipment, allowing participants to view lyrics on monitors. Participation is welcome for either March 8th or 9th.</p>

<p>Details:</p>

<p>Dates: March 8th and 9th, 2025</p>

<p>Location: ARIO Yao, Hikari-cho Square</p>

<p>Application form: <a href="https://www.irws.org/entry/">https://www.irws.org/entry/</a></p>

<p>Application deadline: February 20th, 2025</p>

<p>Participants in the March 8-9 event will be given priority consideration for the International Red and White Singing Festival FINAL at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 19th, 2025, if they wish to participate.</p>

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