Beauty of Japan

Seeding Creativity Grants

The City of Sacramento, Arts + Culture is supporting the concert to benefit the community and enable us to provide tickets at lower prices, Adult $10 and Youth & Child (Age 13 and under) $5. Normal price is usually Adult $27 and Youth & Child (Age 13 and under) $15. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

The Beauty of Japan “和●美” presents the vibrant world of Japanese culture through traditional and contemporary performing arts. I have created performance pieces that express Japan's sacred rituals, mythology, history, and festivals through dancing, singing and playing Japanese musical instruments such as Taiko (Japanese drumming), Koto (Japanese harp), and Fue (Bamboo flute). By showcasing Japan's serenity, strength, vibrancy, and beauty through visual, auditory, and sensory experiences, this concert serves as an inspiration for others to explore and appreciate the richness of Japanese culture. These are performances that cannot be seen very often in North America. This concert will appeal to those who are interested in Japan, or those who are unfamiliar with Japanese culture, or elderly Japanese Americans who cannot travel to Japan. I hope the audience will experience the beauty of Japan and find comfort and inspiration in their hearts.

Location: The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817, (916) 905-7024

Time: 5pm - 7pm (Doors open at 4:30pm.)

Performers

• Rieko Kotoku (Dance & Taiko) Instagram: riedrumdance | www.RieDrumDance.com
• Gregory Wada, Lisa shigenaga, Madeline Do (Taiko)
• Yukiko Matsuyama (Koto)
• Miyo Uchida (Dance & Shamisen)

Taiko: Japanese drums | Koto: Japanese Harp | Shamisen: Japanese three string instrument

Vendors

A few vendors will be selling Japanese items, snacks, and drinks. Kindly bring cash along.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

www.RieDrumDance.com

Host or Publisher Mai Rie