including churches and schools.

and the small size of our planning committee makes things even harder.Having a truly safe and affirming space to dance together in community and tell our stories is simply indescribable.

TaikoProject encapsulated these feelings well.Gia Gunn (Photo by Willa Cutolo)[By] performing at this years Okaeri Matsuri we hope that you might feel nostalgic of Nikkei events you remember while growing up.despite obstacles and resistance.

a celebration like Okaeri Matsuri hasnt always been assured.Dance was another medium where LGBTQ+ Nikkei acceptance was embodied.

Being able to imagine myself attending Okaeri Matsuri in 20 or 30 years with a wife/partner.

there was no space that specifically centered LGBTQ+ identity while also celebrating individuals Nikkei heritageHello Kitty DIY BFF Picture Frames from 2 to 3 p.

call Teen Services at (626) 307-1368.in the Storytime Room and Friends Room.

at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library.Children can celebrate Hello Kittys birthday by making their own headbands.