Japanese Taiko Drumming with
Kristy "Aki" Oshiro
Kristy "Aki" Oshiro
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese taiko drumming,
bamboo flute music,and captivating folk tales!
Feel the thunderous rhythms of the taiko drums reverberate
through your body as you explore the deep connections
between language, culture, and history.
Along the way, you’ll also experience the melodies
of the Japanese bamboo flute
and hear traditional folk tales that have
been passed down through generations.
Engage in an unforgettable educational experience,
with the chance to play the drums yourself!
bamboo flute music,and captivating folk tales!
Feel the thunderous rhythms of the taiko drums reverberate
through your body as you explore the deep connections
between language, culture, and history.
Along the way, you’ll also experience the melodies
of the Japanese bamboo flute
and hear traditional folk tales that have
been passed down through generations.
Engage in an unforgettable educational experience,
with the chance to play the drums yourself!
“PanAsia FantAsia”- With the Eth-Noh-Tec Ensemble
“Three's a charm” as this unique storytelling trio weaves ancient myths,
tales with kinetic theatrical storytelling. The ancient art of storytelling
takes to the stage with a modern twist as the Eth-Noh-Tec Ensemble
enlivens stories from cultures of India, Korea, Philippines, Japan and more!
Since 1982, Eth-Noh-Tec storytelling company has performed to over
a million people throughout the United States and abroad in universities,
festivals, and theaters. Founded in 1982 Eth-Noh-Tec has performed
on the stages of the Smithsonian Museum of American History,
the Kennedy Center, National Storytelling Festival, and at both President
Clinton’s and President Obama’s Inaugural Celebration.
tales with kinetic theatrical storytelling. The ancient art of storytelling
takes to the stage with a modern twist as the Eth-Noh-Tec Ensemble
enlivens stories from cultures of India, Korea, Philippines, Japan and more!
Since 1982, Eth-Noh-Tec storytelling company has performed to over
a million people throughout the United States and abroad in universities,
festivals, and theaters. Founded in 1982 Eth-Noh-Tec has performed
on the stages of the Smithsonian Museum of American History,
the Kennedy Center, National Storytelling Festival, and at both President
Clinton’s and President Obama’s Inaugural Celebration.
The J-Town Ukes are a ukulele ensemble based
in San Francisco's Japantown, contributing to the neighborhood's
vibrant cultural scene. They started out in 2023 as a group
of friends who played pickleball together in Japantown.
In order to take their game to the next level, they decided
to try their hand at playing the ukulele. They now regularly
do community service performances at senior centers like Kimochi,
Kokoro, and On Lok, at local schools, and to support businesses
in the area. You may have also seen them at Kimochi’s
Silver Bells Arts & Craft Fair, and the Nihonmachi Street Fair.
In addition to their performances, they engage the community
through interactive events like sing-alongs.
in San Francisco's Japantown, contributing to the neighborhood's
vibrant cultural scene. They started out in 2023 as a group
of friends who played pickleball together in Japantown.
In order to take their game to the next level, they decided
to try their hand at playing the ukulele. They now regularly
do community service performances at senior centers like Kimochi,
Kokoro, and On Lok, at local schools, and to support businesses
in the area. You may have also seen them at Kimochi’s
Silver Bells Arts & Craft Fair, and the Nihonmachi Street Fair.
In addition to their performances, they engage the community
through interactive events like sing-alongs.
LionDanceME
LionDanceME is the world's premier lion and dragon
dance company, setting the global standard for performances,
talent, and innovation. We are dedicated to revolutionizing lion dance,
pushing its artistic and technical boundaries, and bringing it
to audiences worldwide. Through world-class performances,
we aim to make lion dance a globally recognized art form while inspiring
and training the next generation to carry it forward.
dance company, setting the global standard for performances,
talent, and innovation. We are dedicated to revolutionizing lion dance,
pushing its artistic and technical boundaries, and bringing it
to audiences worldwide. Through world-class performances,
we aim to make lion dance a globally recognized art form while inspiring
and training the next generation to carry it forward.
Wesley Ueunten
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Mia Ayumi Malhotra
She is the author of Mothersalt (Alice James Books,
forthcoming May 2025) and Isako Isako, a California
Book Award finalist and winner of the Alice James Award,
Nautilus Gold Award for Poetry, National Indie Excellence
Award,and Maine Literary Award. She is also the author
of the chapbook Notes from the Birth Year, winner of
the Bateau Press BOOM Contest.
Mia holds degrees in creative writing
from Stanford University and the University of
Washington,and her work has received
the Hawker Prize for Southeast Asian Poetry
and the Singapore Poetry Prize.
She is a Kundiman Fellow and founding member
of The Ruby SF,a gathering space for women and
nonbinary artists. Mia’s great-grandfather,
Nobuo Higaki started Bay City Flower Company
in Half Moon Bay which was in the family for
four generations before closing in 2019.
Mia Ayumi Malhotra
She is the author of Mothersalt (Alice James Books,
forthcoming May 2025) and Isako Isako, a California
Book Award finalist and winner of the Alice James Award,
Nautilus Gold Award for Poetry, National Indie Excellence
Award,and Maine Literary Award. She is also the author
of the chapbook Notes from the Birth Year, winner of
the Bateau Press BOOM Contest.
Mia holds degrees in creative writing
from Stanford University and the University of
Washington,and her work has received
the Hawker Prize for Southeast Asian Poetry
and the Singapore Poetry Prize.
She is a Kundiman Fellow and founding member
of The Ruby SF,a gathering space for women and
nonbinary artists. Mia’s great-grandfather,
Nobuo Higaki started Bay City Flower Company
in Half Moon Bay which was in the family for
four generations before closing in 2019.
Half Moon Bay Senior
Coastsiders Chinese Choir
Our treasured group of local seniors and
retired farm workers will perform
two of their songs. Led by Senior Coastside
English teacher Kiki Wolfeld
Coastsiders Chinese Choir
Our treasured group of local seniors and
retired farm workers will perform
two of their songs. Led by Senior Coastside
English teacher Kiki Wolfeld