The Japanese Language and Culture Club of Texas State hosted its annual Sakura Festival Monday night. Megan Turney has more in this Bobcat Update.
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That’s Japanese for “Welcome to the Sakura Festival!” The Sakura Festival is a Japanese tradition that celebrates the arrival of Spring.
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Guests at the festival were treated to dinner, traditional Japanese dancing, and martial arts exhibitions. Several booths were set up around the L-B-J Ballroom to celebrate various facets of Japanese culture, including fashion, anime, and the delicate art of origami. Takeshi Shen, a member of the J-L-C, said that the festival helps introduce American students to Japanese culture.
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Performances showcased the talents of many Japanese Language and Culture Club members, including Eriko Maruyama, who performed three original songs. Other performances included a traditional Japanese fan dance, a not-so-traditional break-dancing routine, and a Disco “Para Para” routine, a popular form of choreographed dancing in Japan.
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