the yearly JANM benefit is also an occasion to celebrate some of the communitys most dedicated leaders.

Now I am here thanks to the unconditional support of my family — my late husband.)Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America.

a centuries-old Japanese folk dance rooted in the Buddhist tradition of communal gathering to honor and celebrate the memory of ancestors.Now to be recognized here in Washington.Her acceptance speech: Thank you very much to the NEA and to the support of NCTA (National Council for the Traditional Arts) and the Folklife Center for this incredible honor.

who have always been there and are here tonight.The event included remarks by NEA Senior Advisor Mary Anne Carter.

Adrienne Reiko Iwanaga at San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuins Bon Odori.

I share this honor with every Obon dance teacher … who dance and teach in Obon dances all throughout the United States.and combined with a lack of funds.

a Prussian arms dealer who had sold arms and ammunition to the Ouetsu Reppan Domei.as well as Matsugoro Oto and his wife Miwa ? the settlers of the Wakamatsu Colony.

Also in attendance was Herb Tanimoto.will be happy when their courageous and ambitious challenges are passed on to their descendants and their descendants are reunited with each other.