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YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo (except where noted)Behind the scenes.kept time with the music and Mark Sanwo.

(TOMOKO NAGAI/Rafu Shimpo)Photos by J.ABA Sonics from Nishi Hongwanji performed oldies.which drew hundreds of dancers of all ages.

Among the speakers greeting the dancers were Rev.Dancers of all ages took part in Bon Odori.

Kids enjoyed a variety of games

expressed her wholehearted support during this transition period.Closing remarks were made by H.

Gahr High SchoolI want to ask these students to be an ambassador.Akira Tana (right) performed with Otonowa Jazz Band.

explained that she choreographed the dance as a celebration of a big eventThese NEH programs brought visitors not just to Heart Mountain but to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody and the Homesteader Museum and Northwest College in Powell.