Thank you for your coming to Kumamoto Aid Concert!
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The Kumamoto Aid Concert was great success as one hour project with over 300 attendees and had support about $6,000 donation* included matching by Google Inc. on Friday, June 3rd at Google Kirkland Campus.
Under the sun shine, all participants and performers have thought about all people affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake occurred on April 14 , 2016 and by the aftershocks that are still occurring. We are sincerely appreciate of you who support this concert for Kumamoto. Beautiful Chorus by Songs of Hope and Chorus of Hope, dynamic Japanese Taiko Drumming by CHIKIRI and The School of TAIKO, Wushu performance by Sifu Tianyuan Li who have several awards including All China National Champion ship, Cascades Drum Corps which in one of DCI corps held their performances on the stage for cheer up the Kumamoto. " My parents are fine and but some of my relative's and friend's’ houses were destroyed. My parents were sleeping in their car for more than 4 weeks since they were afraid of aftershocks. However, every time I call them they tell me everything is fine since they don’t want me to worry about them. They, the 70's are the strongest people I know. I hope many people will know what happen in Kumamoto still and support their future for keep stay strong." said Kenji Imasaki founder of this concert who was lived in Kumamoto Prefecture. We still accept your generous support by the donation through the Peace Winds America/Peace Winds Japan. More information about donation is here. * Final amount of the donation will be announced later. |
EVENT SPACE
The concert had held at outside on the lawn in the Google Kirkland Campus.
PERFORMERS
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Japanese Taiko Drumming Group
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Songs of Hope ~ Supporting Japan through an ongoing concert series ~
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Songs of Hope is a community of Seattle-area musicians, artists, and others who dedicate to offer ongoing support to the Japan’s recovery effort. Immediately after the Great East Earthquake and Tsunami occurred in 2011, which caused Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Songs of Hope started the benefit concert series and extended to other activities such as organizing a community choir "Chorus of Hope" and a bake sale group "Nadeshiko Bakery."
“Chorus of Hope” was formed for the first memorial concert on March 11, 2012. Over 120 amateur singers from Greater Seattle gathered and impressed the audience with their heartfelt performance. Since then, Chorus of Hope has regularly appeared at memorial events. For more info: www.SongsOfHope.Info Songs of Hope Facebook |
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Wushu Master : Sifu Tianyuan LiThree times "All China National Champion in Spear Division" , Tianyuan Li supported Kumamoto Aid with her outstanding Wushu Performance.
Sifu, Li is the founder of the Northwest Wushu Academy and famous as the Martial Artist in China, Japan not only United States. Furthermore, she is the motion capture actor for Sony Playstation and Sega Dreamcast for 'Soul Calibur" She has started her Wushu carrier in 8 years old. As one of the highlights in her history, the Chinese government recognized Tian with the tile of ‘Wu Ying Ji’, a title that has been given to very few people and represents the highest level of achievement and mastery in the arts of Wushu in 1989. For more info: www.NorthwestWushu.com |
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Kumamoto Aid Drumline from
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SING TOGETHER for KUMAMOTO
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At the end of the concert, we song together with pray for Kumamoto , all the victims of the Kumamoto Earthquake. The digest video clip of this concert will be coming later. |
DONATION INFORMATION
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