our Obon dance circle was just as full as a pre-pandemic Obon with well over 1.

titled The Nisei Week Queen and Court Program.When we met those other Japanese American communities.

which I think also shows the change of times as well: that there’s a lot of mixed ethnicities and backgrounds that kind of come into play.there used to be a swimsuit portion.What photos and articles from the archives stood out to you? What did you learn?Kara: One of the coolest things for me was learning about how Nisei Week was kind of started to help promote businesses in Little Tokyo and get more foot traffic in the neighborhood.

Rafu: I know that you looked through the Rafu Shimpos archives when you were researching the film.Sara: My key word is community because the community being present is what has kept this program alive.

And the blood quantum requirement has changed over time.

The first Nisei Week Queen and Court.org or email Kwong at dkbb12@ aol.

Were going to this place of sadness and pain and do something joyful and wonderful.to reflect the aura of wartime baseball.

A link for tickets went live last Sunday.Games will be played on the newly restored diamond.