The Problem
Here, I want to share my cultural heritage and stories to heighten cultural awareness in my community.
Our Plan
My sister and I performed at the Japanese Friendship Garden for the Seijinshiki in January of 2022. A Seijinshiki is a coming-of-age ceremony celebrating people around the age of 20. We performed our Koto, a Japanese zither/harp, and explained about the instruments and the songs we played.
Themes Addressed
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Arts
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Music
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The Benefit
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People
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Here is how the project went:
I was able to perform for around 100 people.
Through this project I/we learned:
I can teach others about my koto and the culture even through short and small performances.
What I/we might change:
I would like to practice my public speaking more.
My/our favorite part of this project was:
My favorite part was being able to perform and talk about the Koto with my sister.
Some tips, tricks or fun facts about the project:
Fun fact: the Koto is made by a type of wood called kiri.
