particularly in times of injustice.

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.

Volunteers were hard at work in the food booth area.

Hikari Taiko is based at SEJSCC.I hope I can continue dancing and give something back in return for all theyve given me.

Many people from those communities still support and watch over me today.Q: What is your approach when teaching Japanese dance?A: I try to be clear and gentle in my instruction.

and the attitude of learning with respect — which I find deeply appealing.but I stayed at the iemotos (head familys) home and learned many things.