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Summer Festival Brings Generations Together - Rafu Shimpo (opens the original)
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The annual Summer Festival at the Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center drew a lively crowd of families and community members on June 27, bringing together generations ranging from young children to seniors at a center that has served the area’s Japanese American community for decades. Martial arts demonstrations were among the highlights of the festival, with members of the center’s dojo showing the results of their regular training. The judo program emphasizes participation by the entire family,
A Legacy of Classical Japanese Dance from Nisei Week Choreographers - Rafu Shimpo (opens the original)
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Among the many participants in the Nisei Week Grand Parade, the Japanese classical dance groups stand out as one of its most colorful attractions, marching and dancing in formation. This year’s official choreographer is Bando Hidesomi, one of the leading instructors of the Bando School in Los Angeles. She is handling the choreography for the second consecutive year. Fans and Naruko Bring This Year’s Two Dances to Life For the 84th Nisei Week Grand Parade, choreographer Hidesomi has once again co
New Expressions Rooted in Tradition - Rafu Shimpo (opens the original)
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The third annual Yukata Kai, or summer dance recital, presented by Bando Ryu Kyo no Kai under the direction of Bando Hirohichiro, was held June 14 at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center in Pacoima. Performers ranging from children to natori dancers who have earned professional stage names showcased the results of their regular training and entertained the audience with imaginative presentations rooted in classical tradition. The event was organized by the U.S. Kabuki Kenky
Matsutoyo Kai Marks 61st Anniversary with Student Recital - Rafu Shimpo (opens the original)
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The Japanese folk music organization Matsutoyo Kai held its annual student recital on May 17 at the Ken Nakaoka Community Center in Gardena, presenting a colorful program of minyo, traditional folk songs and dances from across Japan. The recital featured 52 performances by students ranging from first-time performers to advanced instructors, each demonstrating the results of their training before an audience of family members and friends who responded with warm applause throughout the day. Founde
Honoring a Legacy of Mutual Support - Rafu Shimpo (opens the original)
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Nikkei Credit Union celebrated its 75th anniversary and the grand reopening of its renovated headquarters in Gardena on May 16, welcoming members, community leaders, elected officials and supporters to mark a milestone in the institution’s history. Founded in 1951 as the Gardena Valley Japanese Credit Union, the organization was established during a period when Japanese Americans relied heavily on community-based support systems to help families and small businesses rebuild and prosper in the po
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