1944 in the vicinity of Casale.

The festival featured food and game booths; an ikebana exhibit and Japanese doll (hina ningyo) display; bingo; a raffle; and ondo both days.call (562) 863-5996 or visit sejscc.

They kicked off the ondo on Sunday with live music.Dancers of all ages took part in the ondo.YAMAMOTO / Rafu Shimpo The Southeast Japanese School and Community Center in Norwalk held its 62nd annual Cultural Festival and Ondo on June 7 and 8.

electric folk songs (ultraminyo).Kids enjoyed Donation Ball and other games.

Hikari Taiko/Soran BushiNew York-based Happyfunsmile performed a blend of Okinawan pop.

Happyfunsmile performed on stage and also provided live music for the ondo.marking your 30th anniversary as an instructor?A: For this performance.

Bando Hidesomi will serve as the official choreographer.I feel these qualities have become more deeply ingrained in me through Japanese dance.

Performing Japanese classical dance in the U.but I knew I wanted to continue studying Japanese dance and eventually teach it.