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Family Day Festival in Chicago 2012

Unite everyone’s strength together.” That will be phrase to describe the Family Day Festival that was held in Chicago on November 11th. Young Reiyukai members and their friends joined their talents and skills for the cause — a creation of a better society through a family improvement.

“Before I attended a Family Day event, my relationship with my parents was not as close as I wanted it to be. I did not converse with my parents or family as much. Then a friend of mine told me about this family event and I am so glad I went. Attending the event has reminded me that family is everything in our lives. It made me appreciate my parents more for all the things they have done for me.  I feel that my relationship with my parents have gotten stronger” said Jason who was the MC for this years festival.

“I love the idea of Family Day Festival since it not only refers to family members that are living today, but also the ancestors who created us. What Reiyukai proposes is to have a place dedicated to our ancestors in each household. A special place to not to be only thankful for them, but also to feel the thoughts about them” said Mrs. Keiko Obara, Guest Speaker for the event.

 

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Reiyukai America in Pacific Media Expo 2012

For this year’s PMX, the OFH had a workshop to create Artistic Designer Handbags. Inspired from creating dresses out of Duct Tape, this color material was used to create a durable yet functional handbag that could be used daily. Created from only using two milk cartons, guests found how fun and easy the workshops actually are.

The Yu Go Club came out in full force over the three day event, to come teach the patience and meditation required to grasp the concept of Go. Newcomers were even able to learn the game directly from the 7 Dan Instructor Evan Cho as they took on this new concept for the first time.

As a completely new approach, Reiyukai America held a one hour discussion panel entitled “Decoding Japanese Culture” to explain the concepts of family and filial piety in Japan that often is seen in Japanese media such as movies and anime. The panel discussion focused on the family and the respect to one’s parents through their actions and cultural practices as the basis of Japanese life. Guided by Toshiro Obara and Rome Sotelo, guests were able to ask questions and gain insight from two unique perspectives representing both Japanese and American point of views.

 

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Family Day Festival Project 2012

Reiyukai America will be hosting the Family Day Festival 2012 in three different locations. Join us to celebrate the family sharing your memories and thoughts!

Saturday, October 20, 2012 @ East Coast

Family Day Trip to Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, NY
A fabulous one day trip with the family to enjoy Autumn. Their main pavilion houses the largest Buddha statue in the West. The Monastery has a dining room which serves vegetarian lunch for $6/person and will also provide a tour guide if we wish to do so.
Contact Mari Lewis (mariokaslewis@gmail.com) for reservations!

 

Sunday, November 11, 2012 @ San Diego

Family Day Festival in San Diego – Celebrate the Family Together!
The event would consist of watching family dance performances, listening to inspirational speeches with the theme of family, and a recitation of a letter addressed to a parent. There will be absolutely no cost to attend this event and any person can come celebrate the family bonding experience together with us. Light snacks will also be provided to the guests as well.  Place TBA. Contact Reiyukai America at 626-356-8055 for details!

Sunday, November 11, 2012 @ Chicago

Family Day Festival 2012 Chicago
A day filled with fun family interaction, games, performances and much more!!
Time: 1pm-5pm
Place 3839 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Contact Tomoko Obara 773.837.5478 for details
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Reiyukai America’s Memorial Day Commemoration

As an organization that honors the ancestors and the national heroes, Reiyukai America has been organizing various activities to commemorate and observe the Memorial Day.

This weekend there will be two different activities.

Memorial Commemoration at the Punchbowl

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Starting 10am

Place: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

2177 Puowaina Dr., Honolulu, HI 96813

 

Memorial Commemoration at the Go For Broke Monument

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Start 10am

Place: The Go For Broke Monument in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

160 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012

 

JOIN US!