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~ June Cultural Festival
Presented by: The Japanese Garden of Los Angeles

~ Date
22nd June 2008

~ Times

Gates open 10:00 AM Shows start 11AM -
FULL DAY ADMISSION JUST $5. Parking is Free

Performances by:

Ryukokaku Matsuri Daiko
Festival Drummers of the Ancient Kingdom of Okinawa.

Mme. Fumi Akutagawa (Costume consultant to the award winning movie Diary of A Geisha) A demonstration of the The Japanese Kimono, how it is worn, and kimono fashions through the ages.

Uechi Ryu Okinawan Karate by Shinyu Gushi 9th Dan.
An exposition by one of the most senior karate masters in North America of this most dynamic and effective form of self-defensive
(Includes breaking of hard objects - caution is advised)

Free Tai Chi Lessons in the Japanese Garden
Experience tranquility and learn relaxation in the most perfect setting.

An Exhibition of Sumi-e Japanese Brush Painting
by Shihan (master teacher) Tomi Ito-Levin (Art Name Gyokusei)
One of the most expressive and yet

 

~ May Cultural Festival
Presented by: The Japanese Garden of Los Angeles

~ Date
25th May 2008 Admission $5

~ Timings
From: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM


Performances by:

Mme. Fumi Akutagawa (Costume consultant to the award winning movie Diary of A Geisha) A demonstration of the The Japanese Kimono, how it is worn, and kimono fashions through the ages.

Togen Daigo - The dramatic rythms of Buddhist Style Japanese drumming

An exhibition of Sogetsu Style Japanese Flower arrangement by
KYOKU KASSARJIAN
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UECHI RYU OKINAWAN KARATE by Shinyu Gushi 9th Dan Uechi Ryu.
An exposition by one of the most senior karate masters in North America of this most dynamic and effective form of self-defensive
(Includes breaking of hard objects - caution is advised)

Mme. Nosho Miyaki and her Musicians and Dancers.
A dazzling display of music and dance from the old Ryukyu Kingdom Japan's southermost prefecture - Okinawa
Miyaki Nosho is a world renowned performer who is the Artistic and Technical Director of the Miyagi Ryu cultural organization in North America.

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