The 44thannual Bunka-Sai (Japanese Cultural Festival) was held April 16 and 17 at the Ken Miller Recreation Center in Torrance. Sponsored by the Torrance Sister City Association, which sends local students to Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, the event featured an arts and crafts boutique, games, food booths, cultural exhibits, a children’s art display and craft area, and cultural performances. Above: Toshiko Okawa demonstrated how to tie an obi with models in yukata, hakamaand tomesodeformal wear.
Students of all ages from South Bay Judo demonstrated throwing and falling techniques.
Ikenobo Kai gave an ikebana demonstration and flower arrangements were displayed throughout the weekend.
On Torino Plaza’s outdoor stage, Halau Keali’i O Nalani, under the direction of Kumu Hula Keali’i Ceballos, performed Japanese-inspired Hawaiian dance, including one to the tune of “Hana wa Saku,” the theme song for recovery in the Tohoku region following the 2011 tsunami.
South Bay Origami gave lessons in the cultural exhibit area.
Narumi Nakamura of Nihon Buyo Nakamura Ryu and her students performed traditional and classical Japanese dance.
The Urasenke School gave a tea ceremony demonstration.
The Arts and Crafts Boutique in Toyota Meeting Hall was a popular part of the festival.
Megan Oliveros, who participated in the exchange program in 2014, discussed her experience with emcee Steve Warner, who has served as TSCA adult leader and board member. The emcee on Sunday was Tricia Takasugi.
Fujima Seiyumi Kai’s performance included audience participation.?Entertainment also included taiko, kendo, naginata, calligraphy, shakuhachi, koto, karate, kamishibai (storytelling) and amezaiku (candy sculpture).
Photos by J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo
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