The Problem
Here, I want to share my cultural heritage and stories to heighten cultural awareness in my community.
Here, I want to share my cultural heritage and stories to heighten cultural awareness in my community.
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.
I was able to perform for around 100 people.
I can teach others about my koto and the culture even through short and small performances.
I would like to practice my public speaking more.
My favorite part was being able to perform and talk about the Koto with my sister.
Fun fact: the Koto is made by a type of wood called kiri.