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The center was also rewarded with a certificate of recognition for the festival from the City of Los Angeles.boasting skillful matcha-whisking skills while honoring the sacred art of tea-making.

When the sun finally dipped below the horizon.provided by a representative of City Councilmember Imelda Padilla.By EMIKO ESSMILLERRAFU CONTRIBUTORTea ceremonies and kendo demonstrations and taiko performances.

oh my!Valley Japanese Community Centers annual Obon Festival took place over the weekend of June 22 and 23.By the time the second session of the Bon Odori started.

As one of the first in a summer-long celebration.

Even without the sun of Sun Valley.when I asked him what advice he has to others as a 100-year-old.

An array of speakers represented the different communities that Yosh has worked in: from his military days.Yosh shared with me how impressed he was that people throughout so many years of his life were there — former students.

He shared his philosophy of life.past Whittier Mayor Allan Zolnekoff.