千葉県柏市と姉妹都市を結んでいるトーレンス市では、トーレンス姉妹都市協会が、毎年4月末に日本文化紹介イベント「トーレンス文化祭」を行っています。今年で第45回になる「トーレンス文化祭」は、4月22日、23日にケン・ミラー・リクレーション・センターで行われます。物品販売の収益は、トーレンス姉妹都市協会の高校生交換プログラムに使われます。
45th Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival
Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23, 2017
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Ken Miller Recreation Center
3341 Torrance Boulevard at Madorona Boulevard
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| SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 | ||
| 11:00 | Koto | Koto 7-Star ensemble plays this long, 13-stringed, traditional instrument |
| 11:50 | Tea Ceremony | Traditional art of the preparation and presentation of tea by Yuko Kubo from Urasenke school |
| 12:20 | Anime | Contest winners announced |
| 12:30 | Dance | Fujima Seiyumi-Kai traditional and classical dance |
| 1:10 | Judo | South Bay Judo; meaning “gentle ways,” judo uses skill, technique and timing rather than the use of brute strength |
| 1:50 | Kimono Demo | Toshiko Okawa will demonstrate obi (sash) tying with models in yukata and formal kimono |
| 2:30 | Koto | Koto 7-Star ensemble plays this long, 13-stringed, traditional instrument |
| 3:10 | Kendo | Torrance Kendo; type of martial arts known as the “way of the sword” |
| 3:40 | Naginata | Torrance Naginata Dojo; a martial art of power and grace practiced by women using sweeping movement with a pole weapon |
| 4:20 | Taiko | L.A. Taiko Institute, Unit 1 from Asano Taiko; traditional wooden drum ensemble known for its discipline, rhythm and art form |
| TORINO PLAZA OUTDOOR STAGE | ||
| 11:25 | Puppet Show | By Kayama Puppets |
| 2:00 | Taiko | L.A. Taiko Institute, Unit 1 from Asano Taiko |
| DEMONSTRATIONS IN ASSEMBLY ROOM | ||
| 12:00 | Ikebana | Flower arranging lesson by Ikenobo-Kai |
| Every 30 minutes | Kamishibai, traditional storytelling in English and Japanese | |
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SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017 |
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| 11:00 | Music | Matsutoyo-Kai folk music singers and musicians |
| 11:50 | Shodo | Ink-dipped brush painting of Japanese characters by Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai |
| 12:30 | Koto | Koto 7-Star ensemble plays this long, 13-stringed, traditional instrument |
| 1:10 | Shakuhachi | Shoshi Kanokohata will play this flute-type instrument |
| 1:50 | Dance | Fujima Seiyumi-Kai traditional and classical dance |
| 2:30 | Koto | Yuki Yasuda Koto Zanmai Ensemble plays this long, 13-stringed, traditional instrument |
| 3:10 | Aikido | Torrance Aikido; martial art that focuses on self-defense, physical fitness & spiritual awareness |
| 3:40 | Dance | Nancy Hayata, classical Japanese dance group with guest appearance by Fujima Ransei |
| 4:20 | Taiko | Taiko Center of LA; traditional wooden drum ensemble. Taiko is known for its discipline, rhythm and art form. |
| TORINO PLAZA OUTDOOR STAGE | ||
| 12:00-5:00 | Amezaiku candy sculpture art demonstration by Shinobu “Shan” Ichiyanagi | |
| 2:00 | Karate | Demo by USA Wado-ryu Karate-do, Torrance YMCA |
| 3:00 | Koto | Koto 7-Star ensemble plays this long, 13-stringed, traditional instrument |
| DEMONSTRATIONS IN ASSEMBLY ROOM | ||
| Every 30 minutes | Kamishibai, traditional storytelling in English and Japanese | |
| 12:45-3:00 | Shodo | Hands-on calligraphy demos with artists |
