by Austin Otaku on September 11, 2011
Yesterday, the Asian American Cultural Center of Austin held its Harvest Moon Festival and 11th Anniversary Celebration. So I grabbed my Nikon and headed over to their Jollyville Road campus for some photos. I didn’t arrive until 11:00, so I missed the performance by Austin Taiko as well as the Hawaii and Polynesian Dance. And I left just before the Chinese Dance, Thai Music, and Lion Dance by the Summit Dragon Dance Team. But I still got some great photos. Check them out in the slideshow below.
For more information about the Asian American Cultural Center, check out their website or drop by their campus at 11713 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759.
by Austin Otaku on March 25, 2011
On Thursday, March 24th, 2011, the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) hosted a Japanese Taiko & Dance Performance at the Austin Asian-American Cultural Center. The featured performer of the evening was Chieko Kojima of the world-famous Kodo, with additional performances by Austin Japanese dance group Hanabira and Austin Taiko. Proceeds from the night’s performance went to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund, which was created in response to the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11th, 2011. Funds will go to relief efforts in the Tohoku area of Japan.
If you missed this event but still want to help in the relief effort, click here to go to JASGA’s donation page.
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by Austin Otaku on March 17, 2011
In addition to the many ways you can send your support and prayers to Japan nationally, there are some options for you to contribute locally … and be entertained and educated in the process. The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) is hosting a Japanese Taiko and Dance Performance at the Asian American Cultural Center on Thursday, March 24th at 7:30pm.
Chieko Kojima, principle dancer for Kodo, an internationally-renowned Japanese traditional drumming ensemble, will perform for attendees with the help of Martha Durham, Austin Taiko, and Hanabiri, a Japanese dance group. In addition to Kojima’s performance, Martha Durham and Austin Taiko will perform “Hana Hachijo,” and Hanabiri will perform a dance. Proceeds from this performance will go directly to programs in the most affected areas of Japan.
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