Come dance with us! “Japanese Heritage Night” at the NY- Mets Citi Field on Friday, June 15th

If you are a Mets fan, come dance with us!!

On 6/15, we will perform a Bon Odori on the field at Citifield before the Mets game against the Cincinnati Reds. All are welcome to join in this fun event.

“Japanese Heritage Night” at the NY- Mets Citi Field on Friday, June 15th”

“Japanese Heritage Night 2010”

The number of performers is limited to 50. Only children 6 years or older be permitted to dance.

Free Bon Odori ( NEW YORK ONDO) Workshop is Sunday, June 10th, from 12:00 to 2:00PM at the JAA hall (15 W. 44th Street, bet. 5 & 6 Ave., 11 Fl.)

Those who would like to participate must have a ticket for entry. You can buy a special seat for “Japanese Heritage Night” at the link HERE.

On June 15th, we will meet at 5:30 at Citi Field, (in Japanese  costume- Kimono or Happi coat) and be ready to dance. The dance performance will be around 6:30pm. The game starts at 7:10 pm.

To Register & for more INFO : momosuzuki@nyc.rr.com

Thank you everyone!

Dear Friends,

Thank you everyone for contributing to the JFDI Japan Disaster Relief 
Fund.  On 9/15, we delivered $7,000 to the Yamagata Shinbun Earthquake 
Fund. Your contributions will help rebuild the lives and homes of 
those so greatly affected by the earthquake.  Again, we thank you ever 
so much for helping us with this important cause.

Momo Suzuki
Director

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Help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Dear Friends,

The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York, Inc. expresses our deepest sympathies for the victims of the recent earthquake in Japan. We hope and pray for a quick recovery. I know that many of you, including myself are in shock over this incredible tragedy.

The JFDI introduces Americans to Japanese culture through folk dance. In particular, our repertoire involves many dances from the Tohoku region, the area most heavily damaged by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The JFDI has a strong and important connection to this region of Japan. After September 11, when many Japanese would not travel to NYC , 35 members of the Yamagata Buyodan visited the city, filling us with their energetic spirit. In 2008, the NY Hanagaskai shipped off to Yamagata to participate in the Yamagata Hangasa Parade. Our connections to this part of Japan are many, and our responsibility to aid them during this difficult time is undeniable.

In order to support the earthquake victims, we have begun a relief drive. I ask for your participation in this important cause. If we can raise even $1 for the relief effort, we believe that it will be a tremendous aid. The money we collect will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross through the Yamagata Shimbun, an organization that has given us much assistance in spreading Japanese folk dance throughout NYC. 100% of all monies will be donated to the effort.

All amounts are welcome. Even the smallest amount can help buy one roll of toilet paper, one blanket, or even one liter of oil. All staples are scarce in these affected regions. Please help us with our relief drive to get Japan back on its feet and dancing!

JFDI is a 501(c) (3) Non-profit organization. Donations of $50 or more will receive a letter detailing the amount and purpose of the donation for tax purposes.

Momo Suzuki