The first speaker was the Honorable Jeffrey Koji Maloney.

Hawaiian Delites island-style music.Just come into the dance circle and follow the other dancers.

On both days there will be games for children.Sundays lineup will begin with a kendo demonstration.and share the joy of community dancing.

Be sure to join the traditional evening ondo dances.J-pop dances with the Gakuen students.

and conclude with our Good Luck Raffle.

Japanese classical dance featuring renowned artist Shiho Tendou.Other activities included safety presentations by Tri-City CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).

Gardena Police Department officers gave presentations.There were also ikebana and tea ceremony demonstrations and a display by GVJCIs Japanese lan-guage school.

The Beer Garden was also popular.Japanese Language School teachers Chiaki Suzuki and Masumi Sasaki.