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SATURDAY, JULY 24

12 - 2 PM == HANDS-ON KOTO & SHAKUHACHI (Yuki Easter & Mary Lu Brandwein) -- Experience firsthand these traditional Japanese musical instruments, sometimes referred to as the Japanese harp (koto) and bamboo flute (shakuhachi). Guests can learn how to play these instruments and learn about the unique music notation.

2 - 2:30 PM == INTRODUCTION TO BON ODORI (Elaine Marume) -- Learn and practice some of the popular Bon Odori Japanese folk dances in preparation for the evening of dancing.

2:45 - 3:15 PM == CYMBIDIUM ORCHID POTTING DEMONSTRATION (George Furuya) -- Get potting/growing tips from the temple's cymbidium orchid enthusiast.

3:30 - 4:15 PM == KOTO & SHAKUHACHI PERFORMANCE (Yuki Easter & Mary Lu Brandwein) -- Enjoy a performance of solo and duet pieces played on the koto (Japanese harp) and shakuhachi (bamboo flute).

4:30 - 5:30 PM == BUDDHIST DISCUSSION/DIALOGUE (Bill Dearth, Minister's Assistant from Orange County Buddhist Church) -- Learn about Buddhism and bring your questions.

5:30 - 6:15 PM == TAIKO DRUMMING ("Junior Taiko Group" & "Shokenji Taiko" of Vista Buddhist Temple) -- Experience the exciting sounds of Japanese taiko drumming as performed by the temple's adult and youth groups.

6:30 - 7:45 PM == BON ODORI JAPANESE FOLK DANCING -- Everyone is invited to join in the dance circle! No special attire or experience is required, just a happy heart and happy feet! The dances consist of simple, repetitive movements that tell stories about coalminers, fishermen, farmers, country life, and more, all accompanied by the rhythmic beat of a taiko drum.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

1 - 1:45 PM == THE TRUE POWER OF WATER -- Mr. Stuart Hayward will present the research of Masaru Emoto, author of the New York Times best seller "The Hidden Messages in Water". Emoto pioneered a technique to photograph water crystals at the momemt of freezing and found that the structure of water crystals can be altered by our thoughts and feelings. Since our bodies as well as the surface of the earth are more than 70% water, "the revelation that our thoughts can influence water has profound implications for our health and the well-being of the planet." (excerpt from "The True Power of Water" by Masaru Emoto)

2 - 2:30 PM == JAPANESE TEA TASTING (Soko Fosket, Tea Master) -- Sample Japanese matcha tea and tea cakes normally served as part of the casual style of tea ceremony known as ryu-rei. (Limited to the first 30 guests.)

3 - 3:30 PM == INTRODUCTION TO BON ODORI (Elaine Marume) -- Learn and practice some of the popular Bon Odori Japanese folk dances in preparation for the evening of dancing.

3:45 - 4:15 PM == FLORAL CENTERPIECES & CORSAGES (Kayo Beach) -- Learn how to create simple floral centerpieces (American-style) and corsages.

4:30 - 5:30 PM == BUDDHIST DISCUSSION/DIALOGUE (Jon Turner, Minister's Assistant from Orange County Buddhist Church) -- Learn about Buddhism and bring your questions.

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Festival Program (times subject to change)	SATURDAY, JULY 24 12 - 2 PM == HANDS-ON KOTO & SHAKUHACHI (Yuki Easter & Mary Lu Brandwein) -- Experience firsthand these traditional Japanese musical instruments, sometimes referred to as the Japanese harp (koto) and bamboo flute (shakuhachi). Guests can learn how to play these instruments and learn about the unique music notation. 2 - 2:30 PM == INTRODUCTION TO BON ODORI (Elaine Marume) -- Learn and practice some of the popular Bon Odori Japanese folk dances in preparation for the evening of dancing. 2:45 - 3:15 PM == CYMBIDIUM ORCHID POTTING DEMONSTRATION (George Furuya) -- Get potting/growing tips from the temple's cymbidium orchid enthusiast. 3:30 - 4:15 PM == KOTO & SHAKUHACHI PERFORMANCE (Yuki Easter & Mary Lu Brandwein) -- Enjoy a performance of solo and duet pieces played on the koto (Japanese harp) and shakuhachi (bamboo flute). 4:30 - 5:30 PM == BUDDHIST DISCUSSION/DIALOGUE (Bill Dearth, Minister's Assistant from Orange County Buddhist Church) -- Learn about Buddhism and bring your questions. 5:30 - 6:15 PM == TAIKO DRUMMING ("Junior Taiko Group" & "Shokenji Taiko" of Vista Buddhist Temple) -- Experience the exciting sounds of Japanese taiko drumming as performed by the temple's adult and youth groups. 6:30 - 7:45 PM == BON ODORI JAPANESE FOLK DANCING -- Everyone is invited to join in the dance circle! No special attire or experience is required, just a happy heart and happy feet! The dances consist of simple, repetitive movements that tell stories about coalminers, fishermen, farmers, country life, and more, all accompanied by the rhythmic beat of a taiko drum. SUNDAY, JULY 25 1 - 1:45 PM == THE TRUE POWER OF WATER -- Mr. Stuart Hayward will present the research of Masaru Emoto, author of the New York Times best seller "The Hidden Messages in Water". Emoto pioneered a technique to photograph water crystals at the momemt of freezing and found that the structure of water crystals can be altered by our thoughts and feelings. Since our bodies as well as the surface of the earth are more than 70% water, "the revelation that our thoughts can influence water has profound implications for our health and the well-being of the planet." (excerpt from "The True Power of Water" by Masaru Emoto) 2 - 2:30 PM == JAPANESE TEA TASTING (Soko Fosket, Tea Master) -- Sample Japanese matcha tea and tea cakes normally served as part of the casual style of tea ceremony known as ryu-rei. (Limited to the first 30 guests.) 3 - 3:30 PM == INTRODUCTION TO BON ODORI (Elaine Marume) -- Learn and practice some of the popular Bon Odori Japanese folk dances in preparation for the evening of dancing. 3:45 - 4:15 PM == FLORAL CENTERPIECES & CORSAGES (Kayo Beach) -- Learn how to create simple floral centerpieces (American-style) and corsages. 4:30 - 5:30 PM == BUDDHIST DISCUSSION/DIALOGUE (Jon Turner, Minister's Assistant from Orange County Buddhist Church) -- Learn about Buddhism and bring your questions. 5:30 - 6:15 PM == TAIKO DRUMMING ("Junior Taiko Group" & "Shokenji Taiko" of Vista Buddhist Temple) -- Experience the exciting sounds of Japanese taiko drumming as performed by the temple's adult and youth groups. 6:30 - 7:45 PM == BON ODORI JAPANESE FOLK DANCING -- Everyone is invited to join in the dance circle! No special attire or experience is required, just a happy heart and happy feet! The dances consist of simple, repetitive movements that tell stories about coalminers, fishermen, farmers, country life, and more, all accompanied by the rhythmic beat of a taiko drum.
Food for Sale (available until 6 PM or until sold out... whichever comes first)	MAIN DISHES: Beef Teriyaki -- Chicken Teriyaki -- Hot Dogs -- Japanese Curry (vegetarian) -- Okinawan Soba Noodle Soup -- Somen Noodle Salad -- Spam Musubi -- Sushi -- Tuna Teriyaki -- Udon Noodle Soup -- Won Ton -- Yakisoba Noodles SWEET TREATS: Fruit Salad -- Manju -- Snow Cones & Kintoki Snow Cones -- Taikoyaki
Other	HAIGA POETRY & ARTWORK DISPLAY -- by contemporary haiku poet Naia who creates haiga through the combination of her poetry and her watercolor paintings/photographs. Naia's notecards will be available for purchase at the Buddhist Bookstore. SILENT AUCTION OF ASIAN ITEMS BEADED FLOWER DISPLAY -- by Mieko Tanaka and her students from the Rainbow Bead Flower School SUMIE (JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING) -- Display of artwork as well as sale of sumie notecards and T-shirts -- by the Vista Sumie Class and the Kayo Beach Sumie Group BUDDHIST BOOKSTORE FRESH PRODUCE for sale CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS for sale
Children's Games	Goldfish Game and other carnival games & prizes for children
Opportunity Drawing ($2 ticket)	First Prize $1,000 -- Second Prize $500 -- Third Prize $100 in Gift Certificates -- and many additional raffle prizes for merchandise, dining, and entertainment
Parking	Festival parking is free. You can park in the following places: 1. in the temple parking lot 2. on the street 3. on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Scripps Coastal Medical Center Parking Structure next door (1st floor and part of 2nd floor are for patient parking only)
Map/Directions	map/directions to Vista Buddhist Temple