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~Past Event ~
2002
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During the weekend of September 14 and 15, 2002, we continued at the Bellevue Community College campus with
a 2-day matsuri featuring Japanese martial arts demonstrations and performing arts performances, Japanese cultural art & craft exhibits,
demonstrations and workshops, Japanese food cooking demonstrations
and food booths (Yatai). We featured two local artists; Mrs. Haruko Shimizu (Mizuhuki Zaiku) and Mrs. Teiko Shimazaki (Sumi-e). The Seattle Mariners' Moose was back at the Aki Matsuri on Saturday afternoon.
Something never before seen in this area was an “O-mikoshi procession.” A genuine, full-sized portable shrine (O-mikoshi) from the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America in Granite Falls was on display during the 2-day event and was carried around on the Bellevue College Campus in a lively and colorful procession.
We had about 5,000 visitors during the 2-day event. This represented an approximate 40% increase in attendance over 2001.
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"Moose and Ikebana"
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"Moose trying Calligraphy"
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"Omikoshi Procession Photo 1"
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"Omikoshi Procession Photo 2"
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In addition to the 2-day matsuri,
a concert featuring John Kaizan Neptune, a World-renowned shakuhachi
performer from Japan and an accompanying guitarist, Takao Naoi, was held at the Bellevue Community College's Carson Theatre on October 19, 2002.
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"Photo Courtesy of Takao Naoi"
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"Photo Courtesy of John Kaizan Neptune"
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