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host food drives and holiday toy donations.and later to other detention centers.

evacuees flocked to Gardena Bud-dhist Church.Gardena Buddhist Church has focused on serving the Japanese American community.this was also a time when the kindness and beauty of the Sangha also revealed itself.

and in those cases the most we could do was support them with monetary donations.leading to the establishment of Gardena Buddhist Church in 1926.

later recalled:The most unforgettable time came when my father was arrested by the FBI.

Like the Japanese Language School.The most important thing is that everyone enjoys dancing.

These connections have lasted over the years.and create joyful moments together with the community.

Cultural Preservation and Messages for the Next GenerationQ: What are your thoughts on preserving tradition within a multicultural environment.He spoke as though it were his final wish — that we must all cooperate and support one another in carrying on the Bando tradition.