On Sunday we will have performers from the musical group Bonbu Stories in house to perform the Lantern Song.

The media sponsor is The Rafu Shimpo.and Cold Tofu Improv;?An Obon lecture and community dance;? A taiko workshop with JANM volunteers;? A Giant Robot drawing workshop with the artist duo Giorgiko;?Book readings with the Los Angeles Public Library and Sachiko Goes Racing author and former pro race car driver Nadine Sachiko Hsu;?A book sale that benefits JANMs Collections Management and Access;?A scavenger hunt for prizes in the museums exhibition J.

Select performances and activities will be posted on the museums YouTube channel throughout the day.The Natsumatsuri Family Festival is sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.Our award-winning School Visits programs and family festivals not only further our mission but also provide students.

YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoNatsumatsuri participants learn about Obon dancing and its significance.Advance reservations are recommended.

They are vibrant and joyful celebrations that celebrate Japanese and Japanese American cultural traditions; foster understanding.

build critical thinking skills and classroom connections.workers behind the scenes or assertive leaders.

Matsunaga states that the hard work of Nisei women paved the way for Japanese Americans to be deemed “the model minority.Matsunagas above statement shows clearly the danger of conflating outward behaviors with the quality of person.

and deferring to those of higher stature or power but rather by emerging as empowered.Matsunagas view to give deep and due respect to the Nisei generation.