food-centric documentary and Kanata no Senkō: Lightning Over the Beyond a deeply emotional exploration of war – together they demonstrate the spectrum of the Ryūkyūan/Okinawan experience: surrounded by rich cultural heritage as well as the after-effects of World War IIs devastating Battle of Okinawa.

a bounce house and a giant slide.People of all ages paricipated in Bon Odori.

There were also carnival games.Dancers from around Southern California participated in Bon Odori.almost went the entire length on Halldale Avenue from 166th Street to Gardena Boulevard.

and members kept the beat during the dancing.John Iwohara conducted temple tours and answered questions about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Bon Odori was preceded by a taiko performance.

The dance circle took up one block of Halldale Avenue.Shelter Partnership will honor Gupta for his role as founder and artistic director of Street Symphony.

Vijays work with Street Symphony is so.The gala will be held Saturday.

proving that the stars are always within reach.Shelter Partnership will honor Takei for his incredible rise from World War II incarceration and childhood housing insecurity on L.