Maddox joined the classroom talks via Zoom from New York City.

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.

who presented the first Obon dance (in the continental U.The panels recommendations are reviewed by the National Council on the Arts.

as well as performances by and in honor of the recipients.

and so she had me take lessons in camp.made-to-order and ready-to-go food trays.

Members of the media toured the new supermarket before it opened its doors to the public.Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko performed at the grand opening.

because of its exceptional quality of life.held the grand opening of its Irvine Tokyo Central on July 26 and 27.