Monday, January 10, 2011

This past weekend, 1/8-9/11

Erick and I found it challenging to shoot the women's basketball because our favorite seats were taken. There were more attendees due to the men playing afterwards - there were tickets for either the women's or both games.


Hmm?
She was so cute.

The next day, Erick and I enjoyed the 19th annual Japanese Chamber of Commerce celebration of the New Year. It was a wonderful event promoting the Japanese culture.
Mochi pounding...

Taiko "drum"...


Tradional dance...

Shogi (Japanese chess)...
There were so many things to see and enjoy such as Japanese Tea Ceremony, Kimono dressing for the children with picture taking, Calligraphy, Gyotaku (Japanese art of fish painting), Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arranging), Bonsai (Japanese art of miniature trees), lots of Japanese food vendors, crafts. I also enjoyed the Kenshikan Keno Cub (martial arts with lots of gear for protection).

Next year will be their 20th - I am not going to miss it.

3 comments:

jalna said...

Very nice Celia. A really like the second shot . . . even with the guy's head in it.

celia said...

It is amazing what the players have to do to make the baskets.

Erick said...

Great shots! Nice coverage of the game.