produced by Lisa Onodera and Diane Mei Lin Mark.

Bando Hidesomi will serve as the official choreographer.I feel these qualities have become more deeply ingrained in me through Japanese dance.

Performing Japanese classical dance in the U.but I knew I wanted to continue studying Japanese dance and eventually teach it.Thoughts on Nisei Week Q: How did you come to take on the role of choreographer for the Nisei Week Parade?A: My teacher.

As I continue practicing Japanese dance.the choreographer for the 83rd Nisei Week Japanese Festival Parade.

Thats why I want to keep going.

The fact that they upheld those traditions under such extreme conditions made me feel that theres no excuse for us today not to carry them on.(Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu Shimpo)By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRafu Staff WriterArcadia High School senior Serena Guo was selected as the 2026 Rose Queen on Tuesday.

based on criteria including academic achievement.Theres a lot of people around her and supporting her.

Guo said after receiving the Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600 cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds.Serena Guo receives the Rose Queen crown from Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens.