Best Wishes for Another Successful Asian Celebration!
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OregonCommunityCU.org COLLEGE MORTGAGE REFINANCING AUTO RETIREMENT BUSINESS SERVICES 541.687.2347 • 800.365.1111 Federally Insured by NCUA 2 Contents Main Stage & What’s New 4-5 Atrium Stage . 6 Martial Arts Stage . 7 Kumoricon Room . 8 Children’s Room . 9 THE 2015 OREGON Sponsored by Oregon Community Credit Union ASIAN CELEBRATION COMMITTEE and Copic Markers/Imagination International Chairpersons David Tam & Ardyn Wolfe Children’s Carnival . 9 Site Ken Nagao, Miriam Lasalita Arts & Crafts . 10 Finance Marvy Schuman, Chau Nguyen Arts exhibit sponsored by the University of Oregon Host/Tickets Frances Kucera Publicity/ Carrie Matsushita, David Tam, Asian Heritage & Justice . 11 Sponsors Marvy Schuman, Ardyn Wolfe An Event Is Born . 12-13 Advertising Marvy Schuman Main Stage Roger Yamaguchi, Ken Nagao Cooking Demonstrations . 15 Food Court Mike Takahashi Sponsored by Kikkoman Marketplace Sing Lee, Mengdan Lin Asian Marketplace . 16-17 Art Exhibit Teresa Hsu, Thaston Riklon, Kathy Hoy Food Court . 19 Crafts Jean Lee Children’s Room Shann Ormsbee Partner Events . 20 Martial Arts Alan Best Asian Resource Directory . 22 Asian Heritage Stephen Williamson Cooking Demos Maria Clark Warren, Jodi Willis, Site Map . back cover Maki Doolittle Security David Tam Volunteers Terri Wilson General Services David Tam Guide Editor Ardyn Wolfe Graphics Steven Mueller Poster Marianne Walker, Illustration Imagination International Website Lori Rarey Asian Carnival David Tam, Shann Ormsbee ABOUT THE EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD ASIAN COUNCIL MISSION: The mission of the Eugene/Springfield Asian Coun- GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS: A portion of the proceeds gen- cil is to create opportunities which foster friendships and erated from the Oregon Asian Celebration are awarded each harmonious relations among all people by presenting events year to organizations that support the mission of the Eugene and activities that will stimulate a better understanding of Springfield Asian Council. Proceeds also are given to the Asian and Asian-American cultures. Asian-American Foundation of Oregon for four college schol- MEMBERSHIP: Membership is open to anyone. For more arship awards to deserving graduating high school students information please call 541-225-5982. and/or college students. Please visit www.asiancouncil.org or check us out on Facebook. For more information email [email protected]. 3 12:30 CHINESE SONGS & DANCES Main Stage Eugene Chinese School Jen-Jen Hwang-Shum, principal SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 1:00 HAWAIIAN & CONTEMPORARY ‘UKULELE Performances subject to change. Iron Mango Orchestra & guests For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. 1:30 BALINESE DANCE Emcees: Ken Nagao Tirta Tari Balinese Dancers, LCC Bonnie Simoa, Amanda Canepa, 10:00 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Erin Elder, Sara Smith, dancers Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko 2:00 TAIWANESE DANCE, MUSIC & SINGING 10:15 CHINESE LION DANCE Taiwanese Association Chinese American Benevolent Association Christine Yamaguchi, president 10:30 WELCOME REMARKS 2:30 INDONESIAN DANCE & MUSIC and acknowledgement of sponsors, Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon Katie LaSalle, KVAL Novi Leigh, dancer Mayor Kitty Piercy, City of Eugene Pete Sorenson, Lane County Commissioner 3:00 HAWAIIAN HULA Ha-lau Hula O Na- Pua O Hawai‘i Nei 10:50 JAPANESE SONGS & DANCES Pekelo Day & Akiko Colton, leaders Yujin Gakuen Japanese immersion school 3:45 JAPANESE KOTO MUSIC Noon KOREAN CHILDREN’S FAN DANCE Masumi Timson & Noriko Dozono on koto, Marriage dance through the eyes of children Richard Crandell on African mbira, and Korean Central Covenant Church Vony & Kazz on accordion & melodica Pastor Byung Jun, coordinator 4:40 INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC U of O International Cultural Service 5:00 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko 5:20 HAWAIIAN MUSIC & DANCE Island Arts, Kumu Iwalani, director 5:45 MARTIAL ARTS TO MUSIC U of O WUSHU Club 6:10 HAWAIIAN & MULTI-GENRE MUSIC Olekona 6:35 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Unit Souzou, Portland Classical taiko & original compositions Michelle Fujii, co-director UO COMES TO THE ATRIUM The University of Oregon makes a What’s New? splash in the Atrium area. Check out the info tables for great UO programs like MAKE MEMORIES AT THE PHOTO BOOTH Cinema Pacific, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Treat your date or friend to a keepsake photo Art, the Confucius Institute, the International with a choice of four dif- Affairs/Friendship Foundation, and the Center ferent backdrops depicting for Multicultural Academic Excellence. landmarks throughout Asia. Also, UO leaders, students and staff will take Take away a print of your photo and a digital copy the Atrium Stage to talk about the admissions sent to your email. Sound process, financial aid and scholarships, diversity like fun? Only $5 cash or programs, etc. Get your questions answered, credit card at Marketplace find out how to appy and what kinds of help are booth #61. See page 16. available. See page 6. 4 Main Stage SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Performances subject to change. For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. Emcees: Ken Nagao 10:00 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko 10:20 CHINESE LION DANCE Chinese American Benevolent Association 12:20 CHINESE FAN DANCE 10:35 WELCOME REMARKS Chinese American Benevolent Association and acknowledgement of sponsors, Katie LaSalle, KVAL 12:45 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & MUSIC Sid Leiken, Lane County Commissioner Americanistan, Denise Gilbertson, director 10:55 JAVANESE MUSIC & BALINESE DANCE 1:35 JAPANESE KOTO MUSIC Gamelan Sari Pandhawa Oregon Koto Kai, Mitsuki Dazai, director Ken Jennings, music director 2:30 JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING and Tirta Tari Balinese Dancers, LCC Portland Taiko, Valerie Otani, director Bonnie Simoa, dance director 3:10 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & MUSIC Noon CHINESE DANCE & MUSIC Mirage Dance Ensemble Eugene Chinese Christian Church Annette Brinton-Krecklow, director 3:50 NEPALESE MUSIC & DANCE Nepalese community members of Portland Daya Shakya, coordinator 4:45 NORTHERN INDIA DANCE & MUSIC Bhangra Dance Sat Pavan Khalsa, teacher/choreographer 5:30 JAPANESE TAIKO & FLUTE Eugene Taiko Lois Yoshishige, spokesperson GAMES & PRIZES AT CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL Yujin Gakuen presents a room of entertainment and imagination with kendamas and children’s THE FORCE IS WITH US carnival games. Take a picture with Totoro and Visit with Star Wars characters, as both the good win prizes! Learn more about the school and let guys and the villians visit Asian Celebration. your children take part in the fun. See page 9. They are members of Cloud City Garrison, and Kashyyyk Base of the Rebel Legion, Oregon clubs INVASION OF THE CUTE PANDAS promoting cosplay with film-quality costumes. Take home a stuffed panda sporting a bright red Asian Celebration T-shirt. COUPLES CAN CANOODLE WITH NOODLES Only $15 at the Info Booth by In honor of Valentine’s, the Cooking Demo Area Main Stage, or look for the hosts the Canoodle Noodle Eating Contest, at panda’s big brother roaming noon on both days. Prizes, fun, laughter, photo the Celebration. opportunities ... and noodles! See page 15. 5 Atrium Stage Performances subject to change. 12:30 UO STUDENT SPEAKERS For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. Athletes, Diversity Scholars, Young Scholars SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 1:00 PUPPET SHOW Dragon Puppet Theatre presents Kintaro 10:30 MEET & GREET THE LION DANCERS Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Chinese American Benevolent Association 1:30 PUPPET SHOW Kintaro repeats 11:00 UO PRESIDENT SCOTT COLTRANE and 2:00 TAIKO DRUMMING students from the Opportunities program Waka Daiko, Eugene young adult taiko 11:30 CULTURAL FUSION DANCE 2:30 CHINESE LION DANCE, CABA INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE, CABA 3:00 CULTURAL FUSION DANCE, CABA 3:30 MARTIAL ARTS TO MUSIC UO Wushu Club 4:00 CHINESE LION DANCE, CABA 4:30 HAWAIIAN HULA EYE BEAM Ha-lau Hula O Na- Pua O Hawai‘i Nei 5:00 MEDITATION EVENT SERVICES Saraha Nyingma Buddhist Institute www.eyebeamevent.com 4455 Franklin Blvd. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Eugene, OR 97403 11:30 TAIKO DRUMMING Ph: (541) 726-8803 Sheridan Japanese School Taiko Fax: (541) 726-3273 Noon CHINESE LION DANCE, CABA 12:30 MARTIAL ARTS TO MUSIC UO Wushu Club Best wishes for 1:00 PUPPET SHOW Dragon Puppet Theatre presents Kintaro another successful Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Asian Celebration! 1:30 PUPPET SHOW Kintaro repeats 2:00 CULTURAL FUSION DANCE, CABA 2:30 TAIKO DRUMMING Video Projectors & Screens Sheridan Japanese School Taiko Convention Services • Pipe & Drape 3:00 CHINESE LION DANCE, CABA Electrical Services • Sound Systems 3:30 UO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM & Lighting Equipment FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION 4:00 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE Portable Staging • Stage Covers Tribalation and Troupe Azhaar 4:30 CHINESE LION DANCE, CABA 6 Martial Arts Stage Performances subject to change. For updates visit www.asiancelebration.org. MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATORS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 School Phone # Instructor 10:00 Bala-Bali Balegankur Aikido of Eugene (541) 345-0684 Chuck Hauk Gamelan, Indonesian music Best Martial Arts Institute 10:30 Waka Daiko, (541) 345-0684 Alan Best Eugene