A huge thank you to the Nichi Bei Foundation for their in-depth feature on American Bon Odori: Dancing in Joy and Remembrance, our current exhibit in our Japantown Peace Gallery on view until September 30.
Link to the full Nichi Bei Cafe episode here: https://youtu.be/PJ6MJKwrZeA
About the exhibit:
Drawing upon archival photos, rare films, and artifacts, “American Bon Odori” chronicles the history and significance of Obon dancing (“Bon odori”) in the continental United States, from the 1930s and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, through the postwar era and into the 21st century. Principal curator, Dr. Wynn Kiyama, has written extensively on Bon odori for Discover Nikkei, Wheel of Dharma, and Portland State University’s Digital Archive. Assistant curator, Jane Suiei Naito, is a member of the BCA Archive Committee and a Sogetsu Ikebana instructor.
The exhibit will also feature 3 special workshops on July 6, August 3, and September 7 in the Peace Gallery.
Click here for additional info on workshops and to sign up.
Gallery hours:
Monday to Friday, and first Saturdays of the month: 12 Noon to 5 pm
Location:
NJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery, 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
