The Tachibana School in New York City
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Summer festival: The New York Buddhist Church Bon Odori
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(thanks for the photos to Yueh-chen Lin and to Chen Sheng Tsai!) |
MP3 file: Tankou Bushi |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: OCS News article |
"A Japan summer at Bryant Park: 54th Bon Odori gathering" (August 1 issue). |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: The origami table |
Adults and children alike kept busy here during the afternoon. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori:The dance is Bon odori no uta |
This dance always comes first and sets the spirit of the Obon observance. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: The dance is Nippon Daiko |
Nippon Daiko is one of the faster numbers. |
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July 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: The dance is Kanaiwa matsuri ondo |
This is an occupational dance, imitating the fisherman's labors. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: The dance is AIUE Ondo |
You're never too young to start. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: The dance is Chouwa Ondo |
This circle dance gets everyone together. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori:Tachibana dance group |
While the general public take a breather, Tachibana members perform. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: performance of: Kurokawa sansa |
Soh Daiko and Tachibana members perform together this dance of Iwate Prefecture. |
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July 13, 2003 NYBC Bon Odori: Soh Daiko taiko drumming group |
Soh Daiko is a key participant in the festival. See its website for details about the group and for a performance schedule. |