"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
it's about learning to dance in the rain."
- Vivian Greene
"I don't think we conquered Everest, I think the mountain relented."
"It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."
"...even the mediocre can have adventures and even the fearful can achieve."
- Sir Edmund Hillary
"The only trips I regret are the ones I never took"
- Paddy Pallin
「山に対して優勝することじゃなくて、自分自身のことに対して優勝することだ。」
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Hong Kong - 'Dragon In Motion'"The vividness of the Dragon dance with its vibrancy of motion and powerful expression truly represents the vitality and passion of Hong Kong."
Thailand - '120 Anniversary of Japan-Thailand Diplomatic Relation 2007'"Japan and Thailand will witness the 120th anniversary of the diplomatic relations on 26 Septemver 2007. The very day Japan and Siam signed the Declaration of amity and commerce in 1887. This snow sculpture is expressive of wishes of two countries further exchange and friendship. The children play the role of "Sumo Wrestling" and "Muay Thai", which are the national sports."
'Chakri Maha Prasat Grand Palace'"2007 is the year to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Japanese-Thai friendship. This sculpture of the royal Grand Palace in Thailand has been built to promote a closer relationship between the two nations. This majestic Palace, a symbol of Thailand, was constructed by King Chulalongkorn the Great (also known as Rama V) and was completed in time to commerate the 1882 centenary of the founding of the Chakri Dynasty. The center of the Palace is dominated by the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall, which today functions exclusively as a reception hall. It consists of an audience hall where the throne is located and two other halls, one on each side.'
'Field of Dreams'Characters of Hokkaido; "The pitcher, B.B.(Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters mascot), makes the first pitch to the catcher, Dore-kun (Consadole Sapporo mascot)."
