Indiana State Fair: "Bridges to Japan" Exhibition
August 6 - 22, 2010
Buyo (Japanese Classical Dance)
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Buyo is an artistic dance based on the tradition of classical techniques transmitted from preceding forms of art, and expressed through the medium of the stage. The dance is characterized by its beautiful costumes and smooth movements. Master Fujima Ryu who currently resides in Chicago, Illinois will perform at the “Bridges to Japan” Exhibition.
http://fujimaryuofchicago.org/
“Bridges to Japan” at the Indiana State Fair: Performance Times
Tuesday, August 17: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
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Please use the links below to find descriptions and photos of the many activities that will be taking place at the "Bridges to Japan" Exhibition.
Description of All Activities
Bunraku Bay Puppet Theatre (Japanese Puppet Theatre)
Buyo (Japanese Classical Dance)
Cosplay Fashion Show (Open to Public)
Fort Wayne Taiko (Japanese Drum Group from Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Japanese Candyman Entertainer - Masaji Terasawa
Japanese Sweets Tasting & Demonstration
Kendo (Japanese Sword-Fighting)
Koto (Japanese musical instrument)
Minyo (Japanese Folk Dance & Song)
Naginata (Japanese Warrior Halbert)
Peelander-Z (Japanese Action Comic Band)
Shamisen (Japanese musical instrument)
TAIKOPROJECT (Japanese Drum Group from Los Angeles, California)